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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.14, 1,804.80 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.14, 1,804.80 and 423.14 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.14 : 1,804.80 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.14/1,804.80 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.14x = 1,804.80 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.14x = 763,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,683.07/1,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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