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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.98, 1,804.44 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.98, 1,804.44 and 553.70 is: 830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.98 : 1,804.44 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.98/1,804.44 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.98x = 1,804.44 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.98x = 999,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,118.43/1,202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.54

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