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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.33, 2,502.61 and 802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.33, 2,502.61 and 802.25 is: 1,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.33 : 2,502.61 = 802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.33/2,502.61 = 802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.33x = 2,502.61 × 802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.33x = 2,007,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,718.25/1,667.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.15

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