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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.30, 1,895.49 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.30, 1,895.49 and 802.53 is: 1,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.30 : 1,895.49 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.30/1,895.49 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.30x = 1,895.49 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.30x = 1,521,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,187.59/1,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.29

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