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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.63, 2,436.12 and 802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.63, 2,436.12 and 802.76 is: 1,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.63 : 2,436.12 = 802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.63/2,436.12 = 802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.63x = 2,436.12 × 802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.63x = 1,955,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,607.51/1,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.99

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