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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.55, 1,381.80 and 801.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.55, 1,381.80 and 801.05 is: 1,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.55 : 1,381.80 = 801.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.55/1,381.80 = 801.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.55x = 1,381.80 × 801.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.55x = 1,106,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,890.89/922.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.82

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