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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.05, 1,803.37 and 708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.05, 1,803.37 and 708.87 is: 1,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.05 : 1,803.37 = 708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.05/1,803.37 = 708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.05x = 1,803.37 × 708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.05x = 1,278,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,351.35/1,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.48

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