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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.66, 1,794.35 and 802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.66, 1,794.35 and 802.31 is: 1,106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.66 : 1,794.35 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.66/1,794.35 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.66x = 1,794.35 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.66x = 1,439,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,617.98/1,300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.84

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