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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.20, 1,665.60 and 803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.20, 1,665.60 and 803.20 is: 1,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.20 : 1,665.60 = 803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.20/1,665.60 = 803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.20x = 1,665.60 × 803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.20x = 1,337,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,809.92/1,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.10

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