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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.02, 1,830.99 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.02, 1,830.99 and 803.04 is: 1,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.02 : 1,830.99 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.02/1,830.99 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.02x = 1,830.99 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.02x = 1,470,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,358.21/1,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.02

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