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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.50, 1,621.42 and 802.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.50, 1,621.42 and 802.00 is: 1,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.50 : 1,621.42 = 802.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.50/1,621.42 = 802.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.50x = 1,621.42 × 802.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.50x = 1,300,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,378.86/1,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.18

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