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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.98, 2,083.74 and 802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.98, 2,083.74 and 802.54 is: 1,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.98 : 2,083.74 = 802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.98/2,083.74 = 802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.98x = 2,083.74 × 802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.98x = 1,672,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,284.70/1,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.97

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