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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.48, 1,804.14 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.48, 1,804.14 and 654.08 is: 981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.48 : 1,804.14 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.48/1,804.14 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.48x = 1,804.14 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.48x = 1,180,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,051.89/1,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.35

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