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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,806.15 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,806.15 and 326.60 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,806.15 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,806.15 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,806.15 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 589,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,895.88/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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