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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803.42 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.28, 1,803.42 and 625.02 is: 937.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.28 : 1,803.42 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.28/1,803.42 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.28x = 1,803.42 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.28x = 1,127,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,173.57/1,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.53

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