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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.98, 2,437.18 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.98, 2,437.18 and 802.98 is: 1,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.98 : 2,437.18 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.98/2,437.18 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.98x = 2,437.18 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.98x = 1,957,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,006.80/1,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.33

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