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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.80, 1,807.83 and 711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.80, 1,807.83 and 711.90 is: 1,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.80 : 1,807.83 = 711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.80/1,807.83 = 711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.80x = 1,807.83 × 711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.80x = 1,286,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,994.18/1,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.22

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