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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.38, 2,124.86 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.38, 2,124.86 and 801.38 is: 1,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.38 : 2,124.86 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.38/2,124.86 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.38x = 2,124.86 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.38x = 1,702,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,805.68/1,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.38

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