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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.41, 1,759.52 and 802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.41, 1,759.52 and 802.82 is: 1,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.41 : 1,759.52 = 802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.41/1,759.52 = 802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.41x = 1,759.52 × 802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.41x = 1,412,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,584.25/1,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.42

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