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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.41, 2,127.37 and 801.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.41, 2,127.37 and 801.83 is: 1,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.41 : 2,127.37 = 801.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.41/2,127.37 = 801.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.41x = 2,127.37 × 801.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.41x = 1,705,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,789.09/1,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.76

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