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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.35, 1,553.33 and 803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.35, 1,553.33 and 803.50 is: 1,206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.35 : 1,553.33 = 803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.35/1,553.33 = 803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.35x = 1,553.33 × 803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.35x = 1,248,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,098.78/1,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.65

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