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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.03, 1,804.80 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.03, 1,804.80 and 423.15 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.03 : 1,804.80 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.03/1,804.80 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.03x = 1,804.80 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.03x = 763,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,701.12/1,203.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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