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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.30, 2,622.39 and 1,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.30, 2,622.39 and 1,202 is: 1,657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.30 : 2,622.39 = 1,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.30/2,622.39 = 1,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.30x = 2,622.39 × 1,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.30x = 3,152,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,112.78/1,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.87

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