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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.70, 2,433.95 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.70, 2,433.95 and 802.10 is: 1,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.70 : 2,433.95 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.70/2,433.95 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.70x = 2,433.95 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.70x = 1,952,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,271.30/1,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.36

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