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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.86, 1,982.82 and 802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.86, 1,982.82 and 802.44 is: 1,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.86 : 1,982.82 = 802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.86/1,982.82 = 802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.86x = 1,982.82 × 802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.86x = 1,591,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,094.08/1,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.68

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