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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.02, 1,806.03 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.02, 1,806.03 and 555.21 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.02 : 1,806.03 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.02/1,806.03 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.02x = 1,806.03 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.02x = 1,002,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,725.92/1,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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