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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,366.24 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,366.24 and 801.12 is: 1,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,366.24 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,366.24 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,366.24 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 1,094,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,522.19/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.68

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