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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.95, 1,806.75 and 554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.95, 1,806.75 and 554.69 is: 832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.95 : 1,806.75 = 554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.95/1,806.75 = 554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.95x = 1,806.75 × 554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.95x = 1,002,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,190.67/1,203.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.42

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