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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.03, 1,982.38 and 803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.03, 1,982.38 and 803.19 is: 1,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.03 : 1,982.38 = 803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.03/1,982.38 = 803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.03x = 1,982.38 × 803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.03x = 1,592,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,227.79/1,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.47

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