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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.90, 1,843.65 and 1,203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.90, 1,843.65 and 1,203.90 is: 1,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.90 : 1,843.65 = 1,203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.90/1,843.65 = 1,203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.90x = 1,843.65 × 1,203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.90x = 2,219,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,570.24/1,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.21

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