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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,203.15 and 754.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,203.15 and 754.10 is: 1,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,203.15 = 754.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,203.15 = 754.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,203.15 × 754.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 907,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,295.42/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.15

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