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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.28, 1,656.96 and 802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.28, 1,656.96 and 802.63 is: 1,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.28 : 1,656.96 = 802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.28/1,656.96 = 802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.28x = 1,656.96 × 802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.28x = 1,329,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,925.80/1,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.01

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