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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.30, 1,799.85 and 1,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.30, 1,799.85 and 1,131.10 is: 1,693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.30 : 1,799.85 = 1,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.30/1,799.85 = 1,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.30x = 1,799.85 × 1,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.30x = 2,035,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,810.34/1,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.26

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