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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.89, 1,497.85 and 802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.89, 1,497.85 and 802.02 is: 1,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.89 : 1,497.85 = 802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.89/1,497.85 = 802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.89x = 1,497.85 × 802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.89x = 1,201,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,298.17/1,085.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.28

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