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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.23, 1,512.42 and 802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.23, 1,512.42 and 802.88 is: 1,203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.23 : 1,512.42 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.23/1,512.42 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.23x = 1,512.42 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.23x = 1,214,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,291.77/1,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.19

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