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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.51, 1,660.36 and 923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.51, 1,660.36 and 923.25 is: 1,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.51 : 1,660.36 = 923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.51/1,660.36 = 923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.51x = 1,660.36 × 923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.51x = 1,532,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,927.37/1,203.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.71

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