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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.38, 1,794.09 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.38, 1,794.09 and 802.50 is: 1,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.38 : 1,794.09 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.38/1,794.09 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.38x = 1,794.09 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.38x = 1,439,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,757.23/1,300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.18

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