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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.08, 2,174.49 and 801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.08, 2,174.49 and 801.27 is: 1,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.08 : 2,174.49 = 801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.08/2,174.49 = 801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.08x = 2,174.49 × 801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.08x = 1,742,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,353.60/1,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.56

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