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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.76, 1,806.99 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.76, 1,806.99 and 424.73 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.76 : 1,806.99 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.76/1,806.99 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.76x = 1,806.99 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.76x = 767,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,473.83/1,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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