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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.59, 1,660.46 and 810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.59, 1,660.46 and 810.74 is: 1,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.59 : 1,660.46 = 810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.59/1,660.46 = 810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.59x = 1,660.46 × 810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.59x = 1,346,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,188.98/1,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.48

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