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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,375.39 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,375.39 and 801.10 is: 1,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,375.39 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,375.39 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,375.39 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 1,101,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,824.93/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.59

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