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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.36, 2,956.98 and 801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.36, 2,956.98 and 801.02 is: 1,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.36 : 2,956.98 = 801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.36/2,956.98 = 801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.36x = 2,956.98 × 801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.36x = 2,368,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,582.33/1,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.50

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