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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.55, 1,935.44 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.55, 1,935.44 and 803.12 is: 1,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.55 : 1,935.44 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.55/1,935.44 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.55x = 1,935.44 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.55x = 1,554,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,390.57/1,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.51

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