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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.56, 1,803.48 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.56, 1,803.48 and 544.08 is: 815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.56 : 1,803.48 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.56/1,803.48 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.56x = 1,803.48 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.56x = 981,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,237.40/1,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.96

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