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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.96, 1,665.90 and 802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.96, 1,665.90 and 802.34 is: 1,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.96 : 1,665.90 = 802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.96/1,665.90 = 802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.96x = 1,665.90 × 802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.96x = 1,336,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,616.12/1,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.03

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