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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387, 2,079.42 and 802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387, 2,079.42 and 802.36 is: 1,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387 : 2,079.42 = 802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387/2,079.42 = 802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387x = 2,079.42 × 802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387x = 1,668,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,443.43/1,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.92

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