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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.74, 1,395.90 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.74, 1,395.90 and 802.53 is: 1,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.74 : 1,395.90 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.74/1,395.90 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.74x = 1,395.90 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.74x = 1,120,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,251.63/1,012.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.16

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