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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.35, 1,933.24 and 802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.35, 1,933.24 and 802.92 is: 1,202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.35 : 1,933.24 = 802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.35/1,933.24 = 802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.35x = 1,933.24 × 802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.35x = 1,552,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,237.06/1,291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.03

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