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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.48 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.93, 1,801.48 and 420.84 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.93 : 1,801.48 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.93/1,801.48 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.93x = 1,801.48 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.93x = 758,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,134.84/1,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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