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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.51, 1,879.89 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.51, 1,879.89 and 802.98 is: 1,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.51 : 1,879.89 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.51/1,879.89 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.51x = 1,879.89 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.51x = 1,509,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,514.07/1,362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.89

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