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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.76, 1,802.76 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.76, 1,802.76 and 552.12 is: 827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.76 : 1,802.76 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.76/1,802.76 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.76x = 1,802.76 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.76x = 995,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,339.85/1,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.55

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