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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.66, 1,803.99 and 553.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.66, 1,803.99 and 553.85 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.66 : 1,803.99 = 553.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.66/1,803.99 = 553.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.66x = 1,803.99 × 553.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.66x = 999,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,139.86/1,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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