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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.28, 1,650.48 and 803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.28, 1,650.48 and 803.44 is: 1,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.28 : 1,650.48 = 803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.28/1,650.48 = 803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.28x = 1,650.48 × 803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.28x = 1,326,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,061.65/1,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.56

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