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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.44, 1,803.78 and 553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.44, 1,803.78 and 553.36 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.44 : 1,803.78 = 553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.44/1,803.78 = 553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.44x = 1,803.78 × 553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.44x = 998,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,139.70/1,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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