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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.98, 2,030.26 and 803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.98, 2,030.26 and 803.42 is: 1,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.98 : 2,030.26 = 803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.98/2,030.26 = 803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.98x = 2,030.26 × 803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.98x = 1,631,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,151.49/1,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.38

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