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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.52, 1,802.02 and 585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.52, 1,802.02 and 585.53 is: 877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.52 : 1,802.02 = 585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.52/1,802.02 = 585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.52x = 1,802.02 × 585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.52x = 1,055,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,135.80/1,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.44

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