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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.42, 1,758.10 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.42, 1,758.10 and 802.10 is: 1,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.42 : 1,758.10 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.42/1,758.10 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.42x = 1,758.10 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.42x = 1,410,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,161.21/1,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.52

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