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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.74, 1,803.15 and 553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.74, 1,803.15 and 553.93 is: 830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.74 : 1,803.15 = 553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.74/1,803.15 = 553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.74x = 1,803.15 × 553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.74x = 998,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,818.88/1,202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.45

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