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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420, 2,126.19 and 802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420, 2,126.19 and 802.78 is: 1,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420 : 2,126.19 = 802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420/2,126.19 = 802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420x = 2,126.19 × 802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420x = 1,706,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,862.81/1,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.02

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