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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.54, 1,931.57 and 802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.54, 1,931.57 and 802.22 is: 1,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.54 : 1,931.57 = 802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.54/1,931.57 = 802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.54x = 1,931.57 × 802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.54x = 1,549,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,537.66/1,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.18

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