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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.89, 1,806.10 and 683.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.89, 1,806.10 and 683.79 is: 1,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.89 : 1,806.10 = 683.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.89/1,806.10 = 683.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.89x = 1,806.10 × 683.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.89x = 1,234,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,985.28/1,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.98

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