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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.62, 1,982.97 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.62, 1,982.97 and 803.04 is: 1,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.62 : 1,982.97 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.62/1,982.97 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.62x = 1,982.97 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.62x = 1,592,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,404.23/1,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.16

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