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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.81, 1,807.42 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.81, 1,807.42 and 414.13 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.81 : 1,807.42 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.81/1,807.42 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.81x = 1,807.42 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.81x = 748,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,501.17/1,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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