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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.98, 1,698.37 and 802.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.98, 1,698.37 and 802.37 is: 1,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.98 : 1,698.37 = 802.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.98/1,698.37 = 802.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.98x = 1,698.37 × 802.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.98x = 1,362,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,723.38/1,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.85

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