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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.52, 1,792.85 and 802.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.52, 1,792.85 and 802.91 is: 1,106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.52 : 1,792.85 = 802.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.52/1,792.85 = 802.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.52x = 1,792.85 × 802.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.52x = 1,439,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,484.21/1,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.86

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