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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.52, 1,802.94 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.52, 1,802.94 and 552.90 is: 828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.52 : 1,802.94 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.52/1,802.94 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.52x = 1,802.94 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.52x = 996,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,845.53/1,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.96

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