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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.62, 1,803.85 and 1,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.62, 1,803.85 and 1,067.26 is: 1,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.62 : 1,803.85 = 1,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.62/1,803.85 = 1,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.62x = 1,803.85 × 1,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.62x = 1,925,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,179.16/1,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.16

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