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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,203.90 and 803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,203.90 and 803.80 is: 1,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,203.90 = 803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,203.90 = 803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,203.90 × 803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 967,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,694.82/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.90

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