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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.44, 1,130.40 and 802.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.44, 1,130.40 and 802.86 is: 1,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.44 : 1,130.40 = 802.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.44/1,130.40 = 802.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.44x = 1,130.40 × 802.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.44x = 907,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,552.94/817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.24

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