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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.67, 1,805.69 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.67, 1,805.69 and 463.25 is: 694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.67 : 1,805.69 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.67/1,805.69 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.67x = 1,805.69 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.67x = 836,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,491.56/1,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.95

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