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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.01, 1,686.55 and 803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.01, 1,686.55 and 803.23 is: 1,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.01 : 1,686.55 = 803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.01/1,686.55 = 803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.01x = 1,686.55 × 803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.01x = 1,354,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,687.56/1,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.67

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