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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.34, 1,419.22 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.34, 1,419.22 and 801.96 is: 1,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.34 : 1,419.22 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.34/1,419.22 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.34x = 1,419.22 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.34x = 1,138,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,157.67/945.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.97

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