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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.27, 1,999.97 and 802.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.27, 1,999.97 and 802.49 is: 1,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.27 : 1,999.97 = 802.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.27/1,999.97 = 802.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.27x = 1,999.97 × 802.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.27x = 1,604,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,941.91/1,449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.41

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