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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.16, 1,803.81 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.16, 1,803.81 and 544.48 is: 816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.16 : 1,803.81 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.16/1,803.81 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.16x = 1,803.81 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.16x = 982,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,138.47/1,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.98

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