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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.63, 1,806.94 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.63, 1,806.94 and 292.63 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.63 : 1,806.94 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.63/1,806.94 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.63x = 1,806.94 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.63x = 528,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,755.82/1,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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