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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.76, 2,079.56 and 801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.76, 2,079.56 and 801.89 is: 1,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.76 : 2,079.56 = 801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.76/2,079.56 = 801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.76x = 2,079.56 × 801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.76x = 1,667,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,578.37/1,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.37

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