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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.65, 1,805.47 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.65, 1,805.47 and 795.36 is: 1,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.65 : 1,805.47 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.65/1,805.47 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.65x = 1,805.47 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.65x = 1,435,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,998.62/1,203.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.04

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