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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.17, 1,801.62 and 420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.17, 1,801.62 and 420.87 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.17 : 1,801.62 = 420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.17/1,801.62 = 420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.17x = 1,801.62 × 420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.17x = 758,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,247.81/1,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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