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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.10, 2,434.52 and 801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.10, 2,434.52 and 801.14 is: 1,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.10 : 2,434.52 = 801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.10/2,434.52 = 801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.10x = 2,434.52 × 801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.10x = 1,950,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,381.18/1,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.90

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