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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.93, 1,893.77 and 802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.93, 1,893.77 and 802.23 is: 1,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.93 : 1,893.77 = 802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.93/1,893.77 = 802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.93x = 1,893.77 × 802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.93x = 1,519,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,239.11/1,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.00

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