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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.50, 1,550.30 and 802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.50, 1,550.30 and 802.31 is: 1,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.50 : 1,550.30 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.50/1,550.30 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.50x = 1,550.30 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.50x = 1,243,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,817.18/1,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.34

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