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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.09 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.09 and 802.11 is: 1,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.96 : 1,593.09 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.96/1,593.09 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.96x = 1,593.09 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.96x = 1,277,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,833.42/1,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.15

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