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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,363.71 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,363.71 and 801.42 is: 1,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,363.71 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,363.71 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,363.71 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 1,092,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,904.47/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.45

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