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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.76, 1,553.34 and 803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.76, 1,553.34 and 803.36 is: 1,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.76 : 1,553.34 = 803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.76/1,553.34 = 803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.76x = 1,553.34 × 803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.76x = 1,247,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,891.22/1,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.97

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