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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.14, 1,660.47 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.14, 1,660.47 and 731.12 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.14 : 1,660.47 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.14/1,660.47 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.14x = 1,660.47 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.14x = 1,213,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,994.52/1,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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