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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.04, 1,800.48 and 431

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.04, 1,800.48 and 431 is: 646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.04 : 1,800.48 = 431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.04/1,800.48 = 431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.04x = 1,800.48 × 431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.04x = 776,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,006.88/1,201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.11

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