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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.13, 1,879.74 and 802.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.13, 1,879.74 and 802.95 is: 1,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.13 : 1,879.74 = 802.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.13/1,879.74 = 802.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.13x = 1,879.74 × 802.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.13x = 1,509,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,330.18/1,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.07

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