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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.22, 1,804.20 and 553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.22, 1,804.20 and 553.58 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.22 : 1,804.20 = 553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.22/1,804.20 = 553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.22x = 1,804.20 × 553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.22x = 998,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,769.04/1,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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