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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.55, 2,762.26 and 801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.55, 2,762.26 and 801.55 is: 1,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.55 : 2,762.26 = 801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.55/2,762.26 = 801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.55x = 2,762.26 × 801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.55x = 2,214,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,089.50/1,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.30

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