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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.98, 1,804.66 and 647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.98, 1,804.66 and 647.85 is: 971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.98 : 1,804.66 = 647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.98/1,804.66 = 647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.98x = 1,804.66 × 647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.98x = 1,169,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,148.98/1,202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.88

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