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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.48, 1,805.07 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.48, 1,805.07 and 326.05 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.48 : 1,805.07 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.48/1,805.07 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.48x = 1,805.07 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.48x = 588,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,543.07/1,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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