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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.96, 1,563.56 and 802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.96, 1,563.56 and 802 is: 1,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.96 : 1,563.56 = 802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.96/1,563.56 = 802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.96x = 1,563.56 × 802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.96x = 1,253,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,975.12/1,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.79

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