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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.91, 1,802.52 and 617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.91, 1,802.52 and 617.65 is: 924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.91 : 1,802.52 = 617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.91/1,802.52 = 617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.91x = 1,802.52 × 617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.91x = 1,113,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,326.48/1,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.76

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