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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.99, 1,805.13 and 617.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.99, 1,805.13 and 617.85 is: 926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.99 : 1,805.13 = 617.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.99/1,805.13 = 617.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.99x = 1,805.13 × 617.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.99x = 1,115,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,299.57/1,203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.34

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