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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.26, 1,820.32 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.26, 1,820.32 and 802.53 is: 1,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.26 : 1,820.32 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.26/1,820.32 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.26x = 1,820.32 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.26x = 1,460,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,859.40/1,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.09

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