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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.50, 1,803.69 and 1,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.50, 1,803.69 and 1,093.56 is: 1,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.50 : 1,803.69 = 1,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.50/1,803.69 = 1,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.50x = 1,803.69 × 1,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.50x = 1,972,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,443.24/1,204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.56

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