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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.26, 1,803.51 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.26, 1,803.51 and 552.62 is: 828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.26 : 1,803.51 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.26/1,803.51 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.26x = 1,803.51 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.26x = 996,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,655.70/1,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.30

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