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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.92, 1,805.04 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.92, 1,805.04 and 683.30 is: 1,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.92 : 1,805.04 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.92/1,805.04 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.92x = 1,805.04 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.92x = 1,233,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,388.34/1,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.63

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