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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.08, 1,983.66 and 803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.08, 1,983.66 and 803.50 is: 1,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.08 : 1,983.66 = 803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.08/1,983.66 = 803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.08x = 1,983.66 × 803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.08x = 1,593,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,870.81/1,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.85

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