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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.31 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.31 and 624 is: 936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.53 : 1,802.31 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.53/1,802.31 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.53x = 1,802.31 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.53x = 1,124,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,641.44/1,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.01

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