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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.75, 2,436.89 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.75, 2,436.89 and 802.53 is: 1,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.75 : 2,436.89 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.75/2,436.89 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.75x = 2,436.89 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.75x = 1,955,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,673.32/1,626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.20

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