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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,805.52 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,805.52 and 656.13 is: 983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,805.52 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,805.52 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,805.52 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 1,184,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,665.07/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.86

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