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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.47, 1,806.35 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.47, 1,806.35 and 792.88 is: 1,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.47 : 1,806.35 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.47/1,806.35 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.47x = 1,806.35 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.47x = 1,432,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,218.79/1,203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.07

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