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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 787.70 is: 1,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,201.80 = 787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,201.80 = 787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,201.80 × 787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 946,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,657.86/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.55

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