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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.28, 1,512.41 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.28, 1,512.41 and 802.17 is: 1,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.28 : 1,512.41 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.28/1,512.41 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.28x = 1,512.41 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.28x = 1,213,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,205.92/1,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.65

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