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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.12, 1,965.04 and 803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.12, 1,965.04 and 803 is: 1,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.12 : 1,965.04 = 803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.12/1,965.04 = 803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.12x = 1,965.04 × 803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.12x = 1,577,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,927.12/1,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.00

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