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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,806.97 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,806.97 and 327.18 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,806.97 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,806.97 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,806.97 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 591,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,203.63/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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