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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.54, 1,805.73 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.54, 1,805.73 and 434.50 is: 651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.54 : 1,805.73 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.54/1,805.73 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.54x = 1,805.73 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.54x = 784,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,589.69/1,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.36

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