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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.68, 1,805.68 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.68, 1,805.68 and 554.34 is: 831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.68 : 1,805.68 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.68/1,805.68 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.68x = 1,805.68 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.68x = 1,000,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,960.65/1,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.58

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