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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.84, 1,896.02 and 802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.84, 1,896.02 and 802.47 is: 1,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.84 : 1,896.02 = 802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.84/1,896.02 = 802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.84x = 1,896.02 × 802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.84x = 1,521,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,509.79/1,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.97

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