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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.36, 1,750.50 and 802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.36, 1,750.50 and 802.36 is: 1,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.36 : 1,750.50 = 802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.36/1,750.50 = 802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.36x = 1,750.50 × 802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.36x = 1,404,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,531.18/1,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.14

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