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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,688.14 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,688.14 and 802.10 is: 1,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,688.14 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,688.14 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,688.14 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 1,354,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,057.09/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.16

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