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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.74, 1,806.06 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.74, 1,806.06 and 423.80 is: 635.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.74 : 1,806.06 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.74/1,806.06 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.74x = 1,806.06 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.74x = 765,408.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,408.23/1,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.86

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