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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.09, 1,803.23 and 617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.09, 1,803.23 and 617.54 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.09 : 1,803.23 = 617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.09/1,803.23 = 617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.09x = 1,803.23 × 617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.09x = 1,113,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,566.65/1,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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