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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.48, 1,203.76 and 674.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.48, 1,203.76 and 674.31 is: 1,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.48 : 1,203.76 = 674.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.48/1,203.76 = 674.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.48x = 1,203.76 × 674.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.48x = 811,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,707.41/803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.24

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