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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.45, 2,079.81 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.45, 2,079.81 and 802.10 is: 1,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.45 : 2,079.81 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.45/2,079.81 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.45x = 2,079.81 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.45x = 1,668,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,220.80/1,386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.23

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