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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.02, 2,665.50 and 802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.02, 2,665.50 and 802.44 is: 1,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.02 : 2,665.50 = 802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.02/2,665.50 = 802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.02x = 2,665.50 × 802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.02x = 2,138,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,890.49/1,777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.64

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