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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.69, 1,660.59 and 810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.69, 1,660.59 and 810.03 is: 1,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.69 : 1,660.59 = 810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.69/1,660.59 = 810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.69x = 1,660.59 × 810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.69x = 1,345,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,127.72/1,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.50

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