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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.48, 1,806.57 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.48, 1,806.57 and 327.05 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.48 : 1,806.57 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.48/1,806.57 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.48x = 1,806.57 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.48x = 590,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,838.72/1,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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