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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.09, 1,800.14 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.09, 1,800.14 and 288.09 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.09 : 1,800.14 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.09/1,800.14 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.09x = 1,800.14 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.09x = 518,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609.26/1,200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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