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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.35, 2,433.40 and 802.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.35, 2,433.40 and 802.21 is: 1,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.35 : 2,433.40 = 802.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.35/2,433.40 = 802.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.35x = 2,433.40 × 802.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.35x = 1,952,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,097.81/1,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.51

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