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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.19, 2,433.97 and 802.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.19, 2,433.97 and 802.39 is: 1,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.19 : 2,433.97 = 802.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.19/2,433.97 = 802.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.19x = 2,433.97 × 802.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.19x = 1,952,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,993.19/1,623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.18

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