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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.51, 1,802.55 and 739.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.51, 1,802.55 and 739.01 is: 1,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.51 : 1,802.55 = 739.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.51/1,802.55 = 739.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.51x = 1,802.55 × 739.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.51x = 1,332,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,102.48/1,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.77

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