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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.88, 1,802.59 and 552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.88, 1,802.59 and 552.47 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.88 : 1,802.59 = 552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.88/1,802.59 = 552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.88x = 1,802.59 × 552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.88x = 995,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,866.50/1,201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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