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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.59, 1,495.63 and 802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.59, 1,495.63 and 802.09 is: 1,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.59 : 1,495.63 = 802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.59/1,495.63 = 802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.59x = 1,495.63 × 802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.59x = 1,199,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,629.87/1,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.05

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