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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.39, 1,754.09 and 803.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.39, 1,754.09 and 803.07 is: 1,204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.39 : 1,754.09 = 803.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.39/1,754.09 = 803.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.39x = 1,754.09 × 803.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.39x = 1,408,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,657.06/1,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.61

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