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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.89, 1,801.35 and 431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.89, 1,801.35 and 431.39 is: 647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.89 : 1,801.35 = 431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.89/1,801.35 = 431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.89x = 1,801.35 × 431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.89x = 777,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,084.38/1,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.09

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