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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.03, 1,803.59 and 653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.03, 1,803.59 and 653.39 is: 980.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.03 : 1,803.59 = 653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.03/1,803.59 = 653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.03x = 1,803.59 × 653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.03x = 1,178,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,453.81/1,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.38

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