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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.67, 1,931.57 and 802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.67, 1,931.57 and 802.29 is: 1,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.67 : 1,931.57 = 802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.67/1,931.57 = 802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.67x = 1,931.57 × 802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.67x = 1,549,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,679.30/1,399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.17

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