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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.28, 1,803.54 and 617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.28, 1,803.54 and 617.74 is: 925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.28 : 1,803.54 = 617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.28/1,803.54 = 617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.28x = 1,803.54 × 617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.28x = 1,114,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,125.01/1,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.13

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