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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.19, 1,805.64 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.19, 1,805.64 and 618.95 is: 928.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.19 : 1,805.64 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.19/1,805.64 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.19x = 1,805.64 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.19x = 1,117,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,600.88/1,204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.09

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