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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,253.88 and 801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,253.88 and 801.36 is: 1,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,253.88 = 801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,253.88 = 801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,253.88 × 801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 1,004,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,809.28/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.04

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