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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.41, 1,803.84 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.41, 1,803.84 and 617.97 is: 925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.41 : 1,803.84 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.41/1,803.84 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.41x = 1,803.84 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.41x = 1,114,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,714.46/1,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.53

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