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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.26, 1,801.53 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.26, 1,801.53 and 421.11 is: 631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.26 : 1,801.53 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.26/1,801.53 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.26x = 1,801.53 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.26x = 758,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,642.30/1,201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.54

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