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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.88, 1,981.80 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.88, 1,981.80 and 803.04 is: 1,203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.88 : 1,981.80 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.88/1,981.80 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.88x = 1,981.80 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.88x = 1,591,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,464.67/1,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.03

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