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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.29, 1,806.51 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.29, 1,806.51 and 371.25 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.29 : 1,806.51 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.29/1,806.51 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.29x = 1,806.51 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.29x = 670,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,668.23/1,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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