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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.39, 1,805.04 and 716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.39, 1,805.04 and 716.08 is: 1,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.39 : 1,805.04 = 716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.39/1,805.04 = 716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.39x = 1,805.04 × 716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.39x = 1,292,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,553.04/1,203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.09

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