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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.93, 1,805.83 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.93, 1,805.83 and 423.97 is: 635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.93 : 1,805.83 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.93/1,805.83 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.93x = 1,805.83 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.93x = 765,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,612.17/1,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.93

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