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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.62, 1,935.06 and 802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.62, 1,935.06 and 802.54 is: 1,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.62 : 1,935.06 = 802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.62/1,935.06 = 802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.62x = 1,935.06 × 802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.62x = 1,552,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,963.05/1,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.20

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