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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.37, 1,803.14 and 653.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.37, 1,803.14 and 653.95 is: 981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.37 : 1,803.14 = 653.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.37/1,803.14 = 653.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.37x = 1,803.14 × 653.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.37x = 1,179,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,163.40/1,201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.52

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