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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.20, 2,501.58 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.20, 2,501.58 and 801.52 is: 1,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.20 : 2,501.58 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.20/2,501.58 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.20x = 2,501.58 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.20x = 2,005,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,066.40/1,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.65

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