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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.85, 1,806.38 and 676.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.85, 1,806.38 and 676.43 is: 1,014.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.85 : 1,806.38 = 676.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.85/1,806.38 = 676.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.85x = 1,806.38 × 676.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.85x = 1,221,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,889.62/1,203.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.98

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