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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.16, 1,830.54 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.16, 1,830.54 and 604.16 is: 906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.16 : 1,830.54 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.16/1,830.54 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.16x = 1,830.54 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.16x = 1,105,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,929.89/1,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.38

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