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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.55, 2,662.11 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.55, 2,662.11 and 801.12 is: 1,201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.55 : 2,662.11 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.55/2,662.11 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.55x = 2,662.11 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.55x = 2,132,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,669.56/1,775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.13

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