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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.50, 1,660.33 and 809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.50, 1,660.33 and 809.84 is: 1,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.50 : 1,660.33 = 809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.50/1,660.33 = 809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.50x = 1,660.33 × 809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.50x = 1,344,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,606.81/1,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.24

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