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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.73, 2,026.62 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.73, 2,026.62 and 802.98 is: 1,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.73 : 2,026.62 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.73/2,026.62 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.73x = 2,026.62 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.73x = 1,627,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,335.33/1,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.67

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