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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.40, 1,973.70 and 803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.40, 1,973.70 and 803.80 is: 1,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.40 : 1,973.70 = 803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.40/1,973.70 = 803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.40x = 1,973.70 × 803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.40x = 1,586,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,460.06/1,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.24

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