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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.10, 1,620.35 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.10, 1,620.35 and 802.29 is: 1,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.10 : 1,620.35 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.10/1,620.35 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.10x = 1,620.35 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.10x = 1,299,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,986.59/1,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.28

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