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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.44, 1,758.66 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.44, 1,758.66 and 802.24 is: 1,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.44 : 1,758.66 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.44/1,758.66 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.44x = 1,758.66 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.44x = 1,410,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,867.40/1,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.05

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