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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.05, 1,805.86 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.05, 1,805.86 and 424.63 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.05 : 1,805.86 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.05/1,805.86 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.05x = 1,805.86 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.05x = 766,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,822.33/1,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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