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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.70, 2,663.53 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.70, 2,663.53 and 801.12 is: 1,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.70 : 2,663.53 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.70/2,663.53 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.70x = 2,663.53 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.70x = 2,133,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,807.15/1,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.67

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