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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.51, 1,671.27 and 803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.51, 1,671.27 and 803.91 is: 1,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.51 : 1,671.27 = 803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.51/1,671.27 = 803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.51x = 1,671.27 × 803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.51x = 1,343,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,550.67/1,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.59

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