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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.12, 1,806.44 and 424.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.12, 1,806.44 and 424.09 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.12 : 1,806.44 = 424.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.12/1,806.44 = 424.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.12x = 1,806.44 × 424.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.12x = 766,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,091.02/1,204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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