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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.81, 1,806.13 and 625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.81, 1,806.13 and 625.93 is: 938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.81 : 1,806.13 = 625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.81/1,806.13 = 625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.81x = 1,806.13 × 625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.81x = 1,130,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,510.95/1,204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.33

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