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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.27, 1,800.32 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.27, 1,800.32 and 420.21 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.27 : 1,800.32 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.27/1,800.32 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.27x = 1,800.32 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.27x = 756,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,510.37/1,200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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