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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.78, 1,806.23 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.78, 1,806.23 and 655.14 is: 983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.78 : 1,806.23 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.78/1,806.23 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.78x = 1,806.23 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.78x = 1,183,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,333.52/1,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.01

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