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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,125.90 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,125.90 and 801.90 is: 1,125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,125.90 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,125.90 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,125.90 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 902,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,859.21/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.90

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