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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.13, 1,803.96 and 654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.13, 1,803.96 and 654.66 is: 982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.13 : 1,803.96 = 654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.13/1,803.96 = 654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.13x = 1,803.96 × 654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.13x = 1,180,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,980.45/1,202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.41

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