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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.32, 2,502.72 and 801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.32, 2,502.72 and 801.92 is: 1,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.32 : 2,502.72 = 801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.32/2,502.72 = 801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.32x = 2,502.72 × 801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.32x = 2,006,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,981.22/1,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.00

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