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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.40, 1,661.63 and 923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.40, 1,661.63 and 923.19 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.40 : 1,661.63 = 923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.40/1,661.63 = 923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.40x = 1,661.63 × 923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.40x = 1,534,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,000.20/1,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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