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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.34, 1,461.57 and 803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.34, 1,461.57 and 803.23 is: 1,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.34 : 1,461.57 = 803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.34/1,461.57 = 803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.34x = 1,461.57 × 803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.34x = 1,173,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,976.87/975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.66

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