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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.89, 1,801.77 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.89, 1,801.77 and 421.11 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.89 : 1,801.77 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.89/1,801.77 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.89x = 1,801.77 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.89x = 758,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,744.94/1,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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