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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.37, 1,502.43 and 807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.37, 1,502.43 and 807.33 is: 1,208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.37 : 1,502.43 = 807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.37/1,502.43 = 807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.37x = 1,502.43 × 807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.37x = 1,212,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,956.81/1,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.88

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