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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,801.89 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,801.89 and 617.22 is: 924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,801.89 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,801.89 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,801.89 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 1,112,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,158.04/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.12

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