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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.41, 1,803.62 and 654.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.41, 1,803.62 and 654.85 is: 982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.41 : 1,803.62 = 654.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.41/1,803.62 = 654.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.41x = 1,803.62 × 654.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.41x = 1,181,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,100.56/1,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.28

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