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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.30, 1,804.38 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.30, 1,804.38 and 554.10 is: 830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.30 : 1,804.38 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.30/1,804.38 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.30x = 1,804.38 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.30x = 999,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,806.96/1,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.89

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