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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.24, 1,806.70 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.24, 1,806.70 and 424.44 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.24 : 1,806.70 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.24/1,806.70 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.24x = 1,806.70 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.24x = 766,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,831.23/1,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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