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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.86, 1,591.20 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.86, 1,591.20 and 803.96 is: 1,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.86 : 1,591.20 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.86/1,591.20 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.86x = 1,591.20 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.86x = 1,279,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,261.15/1,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.60

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