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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.83, 1,418.46 and 801.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.83, 1,418.46 and 801.46 is: 1,203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.83 : 1,418.46 = 801.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.83/1,418.46 = 801.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.83x = 1,418.46 × 801.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.83x = 1,136,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,838.95/944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.22

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