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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.20, 1,881.63 and 803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.20, 1,881.63 and 803.63 is: 1,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.20 : 1,881.63 = 803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.20/1,881.63 = 803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.20x = 1,881.63 × 803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.20x = 1,512,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,124.91/1,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.25

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