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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.46, 1,805.34 and 973.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.46, 1,805.34 and 973.88 is: 1,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.46 : 1,805.34 = 973.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.46/1,805.34 = 973.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.46x = 1,805.34 × 973.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.46x = 1,758,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,184.52/1,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.73

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