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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.44, 1,809.08 and 718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.44, 1,809.08 and 718.44 is: 1,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.44 : 1,809.08 = 718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.44/1,809.08 = 718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.44x = 1,809.08 × 718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.44x = 1,299,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,715.44/1,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.10

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