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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.20, 1,804.32 and 1,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.20, 1,804.32 and 1,159.25 is: 1,736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.20 : 1,804.32 = 1,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.20/1,804.32 = 1,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.20x = 1,804.32 × 1,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.20x = 2,091,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,648.94/1,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.96

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