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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.96, 1,794.10 and 802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.96, 1,794.10 and 802.52 is: 1,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.96 : 1,794.10 = 802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.96/1,794.10 = 802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.96x = 1,794.10 × 802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.96x = 1,439,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,801.13/1,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.57

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