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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.92, 1,803.81 and 714.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.92, 1,803.81 and 714.92 is: 1,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.92 : 1,803.81 = 714.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.92/1,803.81 = 714.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.92x = 1,803.81 × 714.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.92x = 1,289,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,579.85/1,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.83

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