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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.99, 1,804.28 and 834.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.99, 1,804.28 and 834.02 is: 1,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.99 : 1,804.28 = 834.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.99/1,804.28 = 834.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.99x = 1,804.28 × 834.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.99x = 1,504,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,804.25/1,203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.85

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