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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.71, 1,931.57 and 802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.71, 1,931.57 and 802.31 is: 1,107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.71 : 1,931.57 = 802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.71/1,931.57 = 802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.71x = 1,931.57 × 802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.71x = 1,549,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,709.52/1,399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.17

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