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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.46, 2,435.76 and 801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.46, 2,435.76 and 801.58 is: 1,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.46 : 2,435.76 = 801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.46/2,435.76 = 801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.46x = 2,435.76 × 801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.46x = 1,952,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,456.50/1,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.65

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