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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.91, 1,807.65 and 740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.91, 1,807.65 and 740.35 is: 1,111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.91 : 1,807.65 = 740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.91/1,807.65 = 740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.91x = 1,807.65 × 740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.91x = 1,338,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,295.94/1,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.63

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