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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,227.60 and 801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,227.60 and 801.60 is: 1,200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,227.60 = 801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,227.60 = 801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,227.60 × 801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 984,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,044.16/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.64

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