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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.87, 2,664.21 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.87, 2,664.21 and 801.96 is: 1,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.87 : 2,664.21 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.87/2,664.21 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.87x = 2,664.21 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.87x = 2,136,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,589.85/1,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.13

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