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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,669.66, 2,502.73 and 802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,669.66, 2,502.73 and 802.14 is: 1,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,669.66 : 2,502.73 = 802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,669.66/2,502.73 = 802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,669.66x = 2,502.73 × 802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,669.66x = 2,007,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,539.84/1,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.36

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