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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.74, 1,798.39 and 1,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.74, 1,798.39 and 1,114.56 is: 1,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.74 : 1,798.39 = 1,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.74/1,798.39 = 1,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.74x = 1,798.39 × 1,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.74x = 2,004,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,413.56/1,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.77

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