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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.94, 1,649.70 and 803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.94, 1,649.70 and 803.50 is: 1,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.94 : 1,649.70 = 803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.94/1,649.70 = 803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.94x = 1,649.70 × 803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.94x = 1,325,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,533.95/1,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.36

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