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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.10, 1,651.32 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.10, 1,651.32 and 803.52 is: 1,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.10 : 1,651.32 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.10/1,651.32 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.10x = 1,651.32 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.10x = 1,326,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,868.65/1,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.33

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