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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.94, 1,803.90 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.94, 1,803.90 and 422.73 is: 633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.94 : 1,803.90 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.94/1,803.90 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.94x = 1,803.90 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.94x = 762,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,562.65/1,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.92

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