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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,202.40 and 753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,202.40 and 753.60 is: 1,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,202.40 = 753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,202.40 = 753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,202.40 × 753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 906,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,128.64/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.40

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