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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.96, 1,804.02 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.96, 1,804.02 and 553.28 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.96 : 1,804.02 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.96/1,804.02 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.96x = 1,804.02 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.96x = 998,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,128.19/1,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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