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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.96, 1,649.53 and 802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.96, 1,649.53 and 802.30 is: 1,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.96 : 1,649.53 = 802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.96/1,649.53 = 802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.96x = 1,649.53 × 802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.96x = 1,323,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,417.92/1,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.57

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