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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.49, 1,806.60 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.49, 1,806.60 and 424.46 is: 636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.49 : 1,806.60 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.49/1,806.60 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.49x = 1,806.60 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.49x = 766,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,829.44/1,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.64

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