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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.74, 1,806.93 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.74, 1,806.93 and 425.16 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.74 : 1,806.93 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.74/1,806.93 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.74x = 1,806.93 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.74x = 768,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,234.36/1,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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