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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.65, 1,801.45 and 431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.65, 1,801.45 and 431.21 is: 646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.65 : 1,801.45 = 431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.65/1,801.45 = 431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.65x = 1,801.45 × 431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.65x = 776,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,793.17/1,200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.98

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