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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.24, 1,687.62 and 803.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.24, 1,687.62 and 803.81 is: 1,108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.24 : 1,687.62 = 803.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.24/1,687.62 = 803.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.24x = 1,687.62 × 803.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.24x = 1,356,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,533.07/1,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.97

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