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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.94 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.94 and 554.73 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.90 : 1,805.94 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.90/1,805.94 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.90x = 1,805.94 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.90x = 1,001,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,809.10/1,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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