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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.63, 1,659.20 and 941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.63, 1,659.20 and 941.19 is: 1,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.63 : 1,659.20 = 941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.63/1,659.20 = 941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.63x = 1,659.20 × 941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.63x = 1,561,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,617.74/1,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.42

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