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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.07, 1,804.70 and 553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.07, 1,804.70 and 553.43 is: 829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.07 : 1,804.70 = 553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.07/1,804.70 = 553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.07x = 1,804.70 × 553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.07x = 998,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,781.02/1,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.51

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