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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.98, 1,808.07 and 547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.98, 1,808.07 and 547.33 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.98 : 1,808.07 = 547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.98/1,808.07 = 547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.98x = 1,808.07 × 547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.98x = 989,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,610.95/1,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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