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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.64, 1,637.52 and 802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.64, 1,637.52 and 802.72 is: 1,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.64 : 1,637.52 = 802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.64/1,637.52 = 802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.64x = 1,637.52 × 802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.64x = 1,314,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,470.05/1,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.02

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