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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.34, 2,067.12 and 802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.34, 2,067.12 and 802.62 is: 1,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.34 : 2,067.12 = 802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.34/2,067.12 = 802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.34x = 2,067.12 × 802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.34x = 1,659,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,111.85/1,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.83

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