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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.78, 1,805.19 and 943.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.78, 1,805.19 and 943.69 is: 1,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.78 : 1,805.19 = 943.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.78/1,805.19 = 943.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.78x = 1,805.19 × 943.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.78x = 1,703,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,539.75/1,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.98

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