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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.70, 1,806.18 and 813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.70, 1,806.18 and 813.73 is: 1,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.70 : 1,806.18 = 813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.70/1,806.18 = 813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.70x = 1,806.18 × 813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.70x = 1,469,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,743.30/1,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.01

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