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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.71, 1,804.48 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.71, 1,804.48 and 423.16 is: 634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.71 : 1,804.48 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.71/1,804.48 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.71x = 1,804.48 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.71x = 763,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,578.19/1,203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.36

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