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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.83, 1,880.77 and 803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.83, 1,880.77 and 803.47 is: 1,108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.83 : 1,880.77 = 803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.83/1,880.77 = 803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.83x = 1,880.77 × 803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.83x = 1,511,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,140.59/1,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.83

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