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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.66, 1,805.55 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.66, 1,805.55 and 434.74 is: 651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.66 : 1,805.55 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.66/1,805.55 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.66x = 1,805.55 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.66x = 784,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,944.81/1,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.59

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