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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803, 1,201.14 and 676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803, 1,201.14 and 676.25 is: 1,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803 : 1,201.14 = 676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803/1,201.14 = 676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803x = 1,201.14 × 676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803x = 812,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,270.93/803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.55

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