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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.75, 1,804.13 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.75, 1,804.13 and 290.75 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.75 : 1,804.13 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.75/1,804.13 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.75x = 1,804.13 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.75x = 524,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,549.34/1,202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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