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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.27, 1,805.36 and 462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.27, 1,805.36 and 462.89 is: 694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.27 : 1,805.36 = 462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.27/1,805.36 = 462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.27x = 1,805.36 × 462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.27x = 835,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,685.29/1,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.51

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