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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.68, 1,723.92 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.68, 1,723.92 and 803.12 is: 1,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.68 : 1,723.92 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.68/1,723.92 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.68x = 1,723.92 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.68x = 1,384,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,514.63/1,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.26

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