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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.37, 2,021.87 and 801.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.37, 2,021.87 and 801.97 is: 1,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.37 : 2,021.87 = 801.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.37/2,021.87 = 801.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.37x = 2,021.87 × 801.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.37x = 1,621,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,479.08/1,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.33

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