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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.36, 1,649.05 and 802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.36, 1,649.05 and 802.51 is: 1,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.36 : 1,649.05 = 802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.36/1,649.05 = 802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.36x = 1,649.05 × 802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.36x = 1,323,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,372.99/1,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.09

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