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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.83, 2,589.57 and 802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.83, 2,589.57 and 802.22 is: 1,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.83 : 2,589.57 = 802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.83/2,589.57 = 802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.83x = 2,589.57 × 802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.83x = 2,077,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,391.90/1,726.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.01

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