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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.36, 2,068.02 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.36, 2,068.02 and 803.64 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.36 : 2,068.02 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.36/2,068.02 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.36x = 2,068.02 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.36x = 1,661,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,943.59/1,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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