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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.12, 1,805.29 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.12, 1,805.29 and 536.73 is: 804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.12 : 1,805.29 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.12/1,805.29 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.12x = 1,805.29 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.12x = 968,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,950.62/1,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.70

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