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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,227.76 and 801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,227.76 and 801.48 is: 1,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,227.76 = 801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,227.76 = 801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,227.76 × 801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 984,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,025.08/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.44

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