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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.65, 1,803.48 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.65, 1,803.48 and 462.18 is: 693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.65 : 1,803.48 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.65/1,803.48 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.65x = 1,803.48 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.65x = 833,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,532.39/1,202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.08

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