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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.48, 2,933.01 and 801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.48, 2,933.01 and 801.23 is: 1,201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.48 : 2,933.01 = 801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.48/2,933.01 = 801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.48x = 2,933.01 × 801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.48x = 2,350,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,000.94/1,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.75

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