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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,319.41 and 801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,319.41 and 801.85 is: 1,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,319.41 = 801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,319.41 = 801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,319.41 × 801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 1,057,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,968.91/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.46

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