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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.10, 1,817.55 and 803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.10, 1,817.55 and 803.70 is: 1,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.10 : 1,817.55 = 803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.10/1,817.55 = 803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.10x = 1,817.55 × 803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.10x = 1,460,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,764.94/1,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.17

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