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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.48, 1,632.48 and 802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.48, 1,632.48 and 802.12 is: 1,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.48 : 1,632.48 = 802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.48/1,632.48 = 802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.48x = 1,632.48 × 802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.48x = 1,309,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,444.86/1,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.80

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