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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.60, 2,353.80 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.60, 2,353.80 and 801.20 is: 1,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.60 : 2,353.80 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.60/2,353.80 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.60x = 2,353.80 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.60x = 1,885,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,864.56/1,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.96

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