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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.74, 1,450.71 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.74, 1,450.71 and 802.89 is: 1,107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.74 : 1,450.71 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.74/1,450.71 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.74x = 1,450.71 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.74x = 1,164,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,760.55/1,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.46

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