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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.11, 1,530.83 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.11, 1,530.83 and 802.24 is: 1,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.11 : 1,530.83 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.11/1,530.83 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.11x = 1,530.83 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.11x = 1,228,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,091.24/1,022.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.52

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