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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,206.19 and 681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,206.19 and 681.62 is: 1,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,206.19 = 681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,206.19 = 681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,206.19 × 681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 822,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,158.05/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.20

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