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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.04, 1,805.36 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.04, 1,805.36 and 423.05 is: 634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.04 : 1,805.36 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.04/1,805.36 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.04x = 1,805.36 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.04x = 763,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,746.41/1,203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.85

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