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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.93, 1,803.50 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.93, 1,803.50 and 553.12 is: 829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.93 : 1,803.50 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.93/1,803.50 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.93x = 1,803.50 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.93x = 997,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,551.92/1,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.96

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