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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.34, 1,807.38 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.34, 1,807.38 and 434.84 is: 652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.34 : 1,807.38 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.34/1,807.38 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.34x = 1,807.38 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.34x = 785,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,912.08/1,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.57

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