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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.94, 1,792.96 and 802.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.94, 1,792.96 and 802.84 is: 1,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.94 : 1,792.96 = 802.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.94/1,792.96 = 802.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.94x = 1,792.96 × 802.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.94x = 1,439,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,460.01/1,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.33

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