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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.32, 1,588.32 and 802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.32, 1,588.32 and 802.40 is: 1,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.32 : 1,588.32 = 802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.32/1,588.32 = 802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.32x = 1,588.32 × 802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.32x = 1,274,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,467.97/1,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.00

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