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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.62, 1,803.32 and 552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.62, 1,803.32 and 552.80 is: 828.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.62 : 1,803.32 = 552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.62/1,803.32 = 552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.62x = 1,803.32 × 552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.62x = 996,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,875.30/1,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.92

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