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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.72, 2,438.28 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.72, 2,438.28 and 803.25 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.72 : 2,438.28 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.72/2,438.28 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.72x = 2,438.28 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.72x = 1,958,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,548.41/1,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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