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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.52, 2,761.44 and 801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.52, 2,761.44 and 801.48 is: 1,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.52 : 2,761.44 = 801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.52/2,761.44 = 801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.52x = 2,761.44 × 801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.52x = 2,213,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,238.93/1,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.85

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