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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.67, 1,803.57 and 716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.67, 1,803.57 and 716.41 is: 1,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.67 : 1,803.57 = 716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.67/1,803.57 = 716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.67x = 1,803.57 × 716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.67x = 1,292,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,095.58/1,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.46

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