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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,091.60 and 794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,091.60 and 794.60 is: 1,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,091.60 = 794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,091.60 = 794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,091.60 × 794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 867,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,385.36/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.80

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