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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.59, 1,935.23 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.59, 1,935.23 and 802.98 is: 1,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.59 : 1,935.23 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.59/1,935.23 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.59x = 1,935.23 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.59x = 1,553,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,950.99/1,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.00

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