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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,802.43 and 1,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,802.43 and 1,033.02 is: 1,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,802.43 = 1,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,802.43 = 1,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,802.43 × 1,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,861,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,946.24/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.06

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