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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.51, 1,804.19 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.51, 1,804.19 and 422.62 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.51 : 1,804.19 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.51/1,804.19 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.51x = 1,804.19 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.51x = 762,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,486.78/1,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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