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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.53, 1,803.21 and 740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.53, 1,803.21 and 740.82 is: 1,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.53 : 1,803.21 = 740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.53/1,803.21 = 740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.53x = 1,803.21 × 740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.53x = 1,335,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,854.03/1,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.03

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