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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.42 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.42 and 656.87 is: 985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,805.42 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,805.42 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,805.42 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 1,185,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,913.92/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.29

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