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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.50, 1,932.39 and 802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.50, 1,932.39 and 802.26 is: 1,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.50 : 1,932.39 = 802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.50/1,932.39 = 802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.50x = 1,932.39 × 802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.50x = 1,550,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,279.20/1,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.37

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