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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.35, 1,512.54 and 803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.35, 1,512.54 and 803.33 is: 1,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.35 : 1,512.54 = 803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.35/1,512.54 = 803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.35x = 1,512.54 × 803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.35x = 1,215,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,068.76/1,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.01

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