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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.48, 1,230.84 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.48, 1,230.84 and 802.80 is: 1,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.48 : 1,230.84 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.48/1,230.84 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.48x = 1,230.84 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.48x = 988,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,118.35/825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.02

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