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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.53, 1,805.42 and 546.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.53, 1,805.42 and 546.91 is: 819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.53 : 1,805.42 = 546.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.53/1,805.42 = 546.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.53x = 1,805.42 × 546.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.53x = 987,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,390.49/1,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.73

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