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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.55, 1,890.23 and 802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.55, 1,890.23 and 802.71 is: 1,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.55 : 1,890.23 = 802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.55/1,890.23 = 802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.55x = 1,890.23 × 802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.55x = 1,517,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,302.51/1,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.89

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