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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.58, 1,805.37 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.58, 1,805.37 and 423.60 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.58 : 1,805.37 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.58/1,805.37 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.58x = 1,805.37 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.58x = 764,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,752.61/1,203.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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