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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.41, 1,550.83 and 802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.41, 1,550.83 and 802.47 is: 1,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.41 : 1,550.83 = 802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.41/1,550.83 = 802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.41x = 1,550.83 × 802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.41x = 1,244,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,496.71/1,035.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.94

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