Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,202 and 802.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,202 and 802.92 is: 1,195.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807.04 : 1,202 = 802.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807.04/1,202 = 802.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807.04x = 1,202 × 802.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807.04x = 965,109.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,109.84/807.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195.86
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