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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.20, 1,098.51 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.20, 1,098.51 and 802.20 is: 1,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.20 : 1,098.51 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.20/1,098.51 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.20x = 1,098.51 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.20x = 881,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,224.72/802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.51

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