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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.10, 1,804.80 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.10, 1,804.80 and 553.50 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.10 : 1,804.80 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.10/1,804.80 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.10x = 1,804.80 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.10x = 998,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,956.80/1,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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