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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.99, 2,298.80 and 802.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.99, 2,298.80 and 802.99 is: 1,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.99 : 2,298.80 = 802.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.99/2,298.80 = 802.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.99x = 2,298.80 × 802.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.99x = 1,845,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,913.41/1,531.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.91

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