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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.54, 1,788.15 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.54, 1,788.15 and 802.29 is: 1,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.54 : 1,788.15 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.54/1,788.15 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.54x = 1,788.15 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.54x = 1,434,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,614.86/1,191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.00

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