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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.94, 2,373.24 and 802.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.94, 2,373.24 and 802.03 is: 1,203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.94 : 2,373.24 = 802.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.94/2,373.24 = 802.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.94x = 2,373.24 × 802.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.94x = 1,903,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,409.68/1,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.21

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