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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,197.46 and 679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,197.46 and 679.06 is: 1,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,197.46 = 679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,197.46 = 679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,197.46 × 679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 813,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,147.19/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.72

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