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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.24, 1,664.70 and 802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.24, 1,664.70 and 802.36 is: 1,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.24 : 1,664.70 = 802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.24/1,664.70 = 802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.24x = 1,664.70 × 802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.24x = 1,335,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,688.69/1,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.98

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