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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.58, 1,803.59 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.58, 1,803.59 and 626.24 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.58 : 1,803.59 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.58/1,803.59 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.58x = 1,803.59 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.58x = 1,129,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,480.20/1,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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