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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.39, 2,126.30 and 801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.39, 2,126.30 and 801.23 is: 1,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.39 : 2,126.30 = 801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.39/2,126.30 = 801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.39x = 2,126.30 × 801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.39x = 1,703,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,640.71/1,419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.26

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