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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.17, 1,689.49 and 803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.17, 1,689.49 and 803.17 is: 1,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.17 : 1,689.49 = 803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.17/1,689.49 = 803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.17x = 1,689.49 × 803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.17x = 1,356,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,944.46/1,127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.85

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