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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.08, 1,659.30 and 892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.08, 1,659.30 and 892.04 is: 1,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.08 : 1,659.30 = 892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.08/1,659.30 = 892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.08x = 1,659.30 × 892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.08x = 1,480,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,161.97/1,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.31

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