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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.05, 2,434.86 and 801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.05, 2,434.86 and 801.81 is: 1,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.05 : 2,434.86 = 801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.05/2,434.86 = 801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.05x = 2,434.86 × 801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.05x = 1,952,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,295.10/1,624.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.12

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