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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.30, 1,662.02 and 871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.30, 1,662.02 and 871.20 is: 1,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.30 : 1,662.02 = 871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.30/1,662.02 = 871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.30x = 1,662.02 × 871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.30x = 1,447,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,951.82/1,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.32

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