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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.47, 1,880.25 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.47, 1,880.25 and 802.89 is: 1,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.47 : 1,880.25 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.47/1,880.25 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.47x = 1,880.25 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.47x = 1,509,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,633.92/1,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.01

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