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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.06, 1,575.81 and 802.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.06, 1,575.81 and 802.49 is: 1,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.06 : 1,575.81 = 802.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.06/1,575.81 = 802.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.06x = 1,575.81 × 802.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.06x = 1,264,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,563.89/1,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.99

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