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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.16, 1,806.44 and 423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.16, 1,806.44 and 423.94 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.16 : 1,806.44 = 423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.16/1,806.44 = 423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.16x = 1,806.44 × 423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.16x = 765,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,822.17/1,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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