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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.35, 1,648.92 and 802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.35, 1,648.92 and 802.63 is: 1,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.35 : 1,648.92 = 802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.35/1,648.92 = 802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.35x = 1,648.92 × 802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.35x = 1,323,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,472.66/1,195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.18

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