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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.69, 1,802.67 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.69, 1,802.67 and 552.88 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.69 : 1,802.67 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.69/1,802.67 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.69x = 1,802.67 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.69x = 996,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,660.19/1,201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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