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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.36, 1,807.82 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.36, 1,807.82 and 657.60 is: 987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.36 : 1,807.82 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.36/1,807.82 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.36x = 1,807.82 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.36x = 1,188,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,822.43/1,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.10

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