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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.66, 2,663.49 and 802.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.66, 2,663.49 and 802.58 is: 1,203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.66 : 2,663.49 = 802.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.66/2,663.49 = 802.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.66x = 2,663.49 × 802.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.66x = 2,137,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,650.49/1,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.87

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