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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.98, 1,816.47 and 1,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.98, 1,816.47 and 1,003.62 is: 1,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.98 : 1,816.47 = 1,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.98/1,816.47 = 1,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.98x = 1,816.47 × 1,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.98x = 1,823,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,045.62/1,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.43

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