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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.93, 1,808.64 and 656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.93, 1,808.64 and 656.01 is: 985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.93 : 1,808.64 = 656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.93/1,808.64 = 656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.93x = 1,808.64 × 656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.93x = 1,186,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,485.93/1,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.51

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