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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,804.54 and 536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,804.54 and 536.23 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,804.54 = 536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,804.54 = 536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,804.54 × 536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 967,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,642.63/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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