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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.29, 1,801.85 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.29, 1,801.85 and 616.79 is: 924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.29 : 1,801.85 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.29/1,801.85 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.29x = 1,801.85 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.29x = 1,111,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,363.06/1,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.38

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