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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.17, 1,685.26 and 802.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.17, 1,685.26 and 802.79 is: 1,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.17 : 1,685.26 = 802.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.17/1,685.26 = 802.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.17x = 1,685.26 × 802.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.17x = 1,352,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,916.31/1,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.07

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