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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.24, 1,801.74 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.24, 1,801.74 and 431.80 is: 647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.24 : 1,801.74 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.24/1,801.74 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.24x = 1,801.74 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.24x = 777,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,991.33/1,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.66

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