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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.68, 1,398.09 and 803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.68, 1,398.09 and 803.70 is: 1,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.68 : 1,398.09 = 803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.68/1,398.09 = 803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.68x = 1,398.09 × 803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.68x = 1,123,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,644.93/1,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.58

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