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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.53, 1,803.92 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.53, 1,803.92 and 545.91 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.53 : 1,803.92 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.53/1,803.92 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.53x = 1,803.92 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.53x = 984,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,766.22/1,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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