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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.85, 1,793.25 and 802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.85, 1,793.25 and 802.35 is: 1,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.85 : 1,793.25 = 802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.85/1,793.25 = 802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.85x = 1,793.25 × 802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.85x = 1,438,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,814.14/1,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.76

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