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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,199.43 and 686.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,199.43 and 686.21 is: 1,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,199.43 = 686.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,199.43 = 686.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,199.43 × 686.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 823,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,054.86/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.51

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