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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.24, 1,804.86 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.24, 1,804.86 and 423.30 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.24 : 1,804.86 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.24/1,804.86 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.24x = 1,804.86 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.24x = 763,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,997.24/1,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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