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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.48, 1,633.98 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.48, 1,633.98 and 803.12 is: 1,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.48 : 1,633.98 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.48/1,633.98 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.48x = 1,633.98 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.48x = 1,312,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,282.02/1,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.30

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