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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,300.89 and 803.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,300.89 and 803.19 is: 1,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,300.89 = 803.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,300.89 = 803.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,300.89 × 803.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 1,044,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,861.84/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.62

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