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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.35, 2,433.78 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.35, 2,433.78 and 801.20 is: 1,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.35 : 2,433.78 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.35/2,433.78 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.35x = 2,433.78 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.35x = 1,949,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,932.37/1,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.18

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