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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.03, 1,854.30 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.03, 1,854.30 and 403.16 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.03 : 1,854.30 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.03/1,854.30 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.03x = 1,854.30 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.03x = 747,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,570.32/1,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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