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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.22, 1,802.70 and 791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.22, 1,802.70 and 791.58 is: 1,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.22 : 1,802.70 = 791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.22/1,802.70 = 791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.22x = 1,802.70 × 791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.22x = 1,426,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,981.27/1,202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.96

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