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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.33, 1,851.66 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.33, 1,851.66 and 802.17 is: 1,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.33 : 1,851.66 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.33/1,851.66 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.33x = 1,851.66 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.33x = 1,485,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,346.10/1,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.42

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