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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.99, 1,385.46 and 807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.99, 1,385.46 and 807.24 is: 1,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.99 : 1,385.46 = 807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.99/1,385.46 = 807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.99x = 1,385.46 × 807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.99x = 1,118,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,398.73/1,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.06

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