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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.54, 1,799.73 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.54, 1,799.73 and 430.86 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.54 : 1,799.73 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.54/1,799.73 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.54x = 1,799.73 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.54x = 775,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,431.67/1,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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