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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.18, 2,436.30 and 801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.18, 2,436.30 and 801.99 is: 1,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.18 : 2,436.30 = 801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.18/2,436.30 = 801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.18x = 2,436.30 × 801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.18x = 1,953,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,888.24/1,623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.74

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