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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.07, 1,657.77 and 923.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.07, 1,657.77 and 923.29 is: 1,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.07 : 1,657.77 = 923.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.07/1,657.77 = 923.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.07x = 1,657.77 × 923.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.07x = 1,530,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,602.46/1,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.25

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