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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.18, 1,802.88 and 683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.18, 1,802.88 and 683.16 is: 1,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.18 : 1,802.88 = 683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.18/1,802.88 = 683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.18x = 1,802.88 × 683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.18x = 1,231,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,655.50/1,203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.67

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