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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.11, 1,804.27 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.11, 1,804.27 and 462.68 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.11 : 1,804.27 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.11/1,804.27 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.11x = 1,804.27 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.11x = 834,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,799.64/1,203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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