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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.88, 1,815.43 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.88, 1,815.43 and 1,061.80 is: 1,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.88 : 1,815.43 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.88/1,815.43 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.88x = 1,815.43 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.88x = 1,927,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,623.57/1,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.18

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