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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.29, 1,502.83 and 807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.29, 1,502.83 and 807.23 is: 1,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.29 : 1,502.83 = 807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.29/1,502.83 = 807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.29x = 1,502.83 × 807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.29x = 1,213,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,129.46/1,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.15

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