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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.94, 2,435.16 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.94, 2,435.16 and 801.28 is: 1,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.94 : 2,435.16 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.94/2,435.16 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.94x = 2,435.16 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.94x = 1,951,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,245.00/1,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.55

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