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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203, 1,804.50 and 806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203, 1,804.50 and 806.84 is: 1,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203 : 1,804.50 = 806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203/1,804.50 = 806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203x = 1,804.50 × 806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203x = 1,455,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,942.78/1,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.26

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