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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.23, 1,805.93 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.23, 1,805.93 and 443.37 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.23 : 1,805.93 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.23/1,805.93 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.23x = 1,805.93 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.23x = 800,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,701.40/1,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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