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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.03, 1,800.30 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.03, 1,800.30 and 420.15 is: 630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.03 : 1,800.30 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.03/1,800.30 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.03x = 1,800.30 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.03x = 756,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,396.05/1,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.31

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