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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.06, 1,805.50 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.06, 1,805.50 and 424.04 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.06 : 1,805.50 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.06/1,805.50 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.06x = 1,805.50 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.06x = 765,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,604.22/1,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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