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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.34, 1,803.99 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.34, 1,803.99 and 653.88 is: 981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.34 : 1,803.99 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.34/1,803.99 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.34x = 1,803.99 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.34x = 1,179,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,592.98/1,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.08

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