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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.04, 1,808.10 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.04, 1,808.10 and 620.40 is: 930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.04 : 1,808.10 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.04/1,808.10 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.04x = 1,808.10 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.04x = 1,121,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,745.24/1,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.88

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