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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.16, 1,805.79 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.16, 1,805.79 and 618.96 is: 928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.16 : 1,805.79 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.16/1,805.79 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.16x = 1,805.79 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.16x = 1,117,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,711.78/1,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.21

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