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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.84, 1,807.28 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.84, 1,807.28 and 424.84 is: 637.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.84 : 1,807.28 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.84/1,807.28 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.84x = 1,807.28 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.84x = 767,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,804.84/1,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.27

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