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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.76, 1,803.81 and 944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.76, 1,803.81 and 944.12 is: 1,413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.76 : 1,803.81 = 944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.76/1,803.81 = 944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.76x = 1,803.81 × 944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.76x = 1,703,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,013.10/1,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.57

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