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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.21, 1,879.71 and 802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.21, 1,879.71 and 802.64 is: 1,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.21 : 1,879.71 = 802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.21/1,879.71 = 802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.21x = 1,879.71 × 802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.21x = 1,508,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,730.43/1,362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.56

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