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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200, 1,800.12 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200, 1,800.12 and 430.80 is: 646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200 : 1,800.12 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200/1,800.12 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200x = 1,800.12 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200x = 775,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,491.70/1,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.24

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