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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852, 7,278 and 1,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,852, 7,278 and 1,204 is: 1,806

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,852 : 7,278 = 1,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,852/7,278 = 1,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,852x = 7,278 × 1,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,852x = 8,762,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,712/4,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806

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