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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.98, 1,658.92 and 810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.98, 1,658.92 and 810.32 is: 1,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.98 : 1,658.92 = 810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.98/1,658.92 = 810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.98x = 1,658.92 × 810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.98x = 1,344,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,258.18/1,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.51

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