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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.14, 2,323.78 and 1,202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.14, 2,323.78 and 1,202.77 is: 1,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.14 : 2,323.78 = 1,202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.14/2,323.78 = 1,202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.14x = 2,323.78 × 1,202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.14x = 2,794,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,972.87/1,551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.88

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