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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.62, 2,023.56 and 801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.62, 2,023.56 and 801.87 is: 1,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.62 : 2,023.56 = 801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.62/2,023.56 = 801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.62x = 2,023.56 × 801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.62x = 1,622,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,632.06/1,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.18

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