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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.79, 1,803.07 and 1,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.79, 1,803.07 and 1,010.01 is: 1,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.79 : 1,803.07 = 1,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.79/1,803.07 = 1,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.79x = 1,803.07 × 1,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.79x = 1,821,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,118.73/1,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.57

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