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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.53, 2,437.65 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.53, 2,437.65 and 805.01 is: 1,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.53 : 2,437.65 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.53/2,437.65 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.53x = 2,437.65 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.53x = 1,962,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,320.44/1,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.45

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