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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.58, 1,805.10 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.58, 1,805.10 and 553.68 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.58 : 1,805.10 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.58/1,805.10 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.58x = 1,805.10 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.58x = 999,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,447.77/1,203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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