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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.03, 1,795.46 and 803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.03, 1,795.46 and 803.69 is: 1,109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.03 : 1,795.46 = 803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.03/1,795.46 = 803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.03x = 1,795.46 × 803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.03x = 1,442,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,993.25/1,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.12

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