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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.53, 1,802.42 and 544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.53, 1,802.42 and 544.91 is: 816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.53 : 1,802.42 = 544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.53/1,802.42 = 544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.53x = 1,802.42 × 544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.53x = 982,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,144.95/1,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.73

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