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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.59, 1,298.58 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.59, 1,298.58 and 802.13 is: 1,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.59 : 1,298.58 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.59/1,298.58 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.59x = 1,298.58 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.59x = 1,041,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,629.98/941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.25

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