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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.15, 2,079.63 and 801.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.15, 2,079.63 and 801.49 is: 1,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.15 : 2,079.63 = 801.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.15/2,079.63 = 801.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.15x = 2,079.63 × 801.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.15x = 1,666,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,802.65/1,387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.60

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