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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.13, 1,805.96 and 554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.13, 1,805.96 and 554.77 is: 832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.13 : 1,805.96 = 554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.13/1,805.96 = 554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.13x = 1,805.96 × 554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.13x = 1,001,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,889.66/1,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.04

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