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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.33, 1,804.99 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.33, 1,804.99 and 433.83 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.33 : 1,804.99 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.33/1,804.99 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.33x = 1,804.99 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.33x = 783,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,056.38/1,203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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