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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.34, 1,751.55 and 803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.34, 1,751.55 and 803.82 is: 1,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.34 : 1,751.55 = 803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.34/1,751.55 = 803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.34x = 1,751.55 × 803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.34x = 1,407,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,930.92/1,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.07

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