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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.74, 1,589.49 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.74, 1,589.49 and 802.98 is: 1,109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.74 : 1,589.49 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.74/1,589.49 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.74x = 1,589.49 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.74x = 1,276,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,328.68/1,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.14

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