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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.02, 1,802.19 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.02, 1,802.19 and 552.40 is: 828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.02 : 1,802.19 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.02/1,802.19 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.02x = 1,802.19 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.02x = 995,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,529.76/1,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.21

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