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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.66, 1,803.16 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.66, 1,803.16 and 682.06 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.66 : 1,803.16 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.66/1,803.16 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.66x = 1,803.16 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.66x = 1,229,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,863.31/1,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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