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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.04, 1,802.50 and 461.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.04, 1,802.50 and 461.80 is: 692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.04 : 1,802.50 = 461.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.04/1,802.50 = 461.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.04x = 1,802.50 × 461.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.04x = 832,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,398.20/1,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.49

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