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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.49, 1,657.96 and 924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.49, 1,657.96 and 924.13 is: 1,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.49 : 1,657.96 = 924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.49/1,657.96 = 924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.49x = 1,657.96 × 924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.49x = 1,532,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,170.57/1,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.11

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