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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.25, 1,897.50 and 802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.25, 1,897.50 and 802.85 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.25 : 1,897.50 = 802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.25/1,897.50 = 802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.25x = 1,897.50 × 802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.25x = 1,523,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,401.12/1,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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