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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.41, 1,804.48 and 618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.41, 1,804.48 and 618.18 is: 926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.41 : 1,804.48 = 618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.41/1,804.48 = 618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.41x = 1,804.48 × 618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.41x = 1,115,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,484.42/1,203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.94

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