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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.54, 1,804.23 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.54, 1,804.23 and 433.86 is: 650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.54 : 1,804.23 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.54/1,804.23 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.54x = 1,804.23 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.54x = 782,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,783.23/1,203.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.40

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