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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.21, 1,803.31 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.21, 1,803.31 and 715.14 is: 1,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.21 : 1,803.31 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.21/1,803.31 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.21x = 1,803.31 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.21x = 1,289,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,619.11/1,202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.71

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