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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.65, 1,804.85 and 838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.65, 1,804.85 and 838.73 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.65 : 1,804.85 = 838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.65/1,804.85 = 838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.65x = 1,804.85 × 838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.65x = 1,513,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,777.65/1,204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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