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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.54, 1,801.23 and 431.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.54, 1,801.23 and 431.86 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.54 : 1,801.23 = 431.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.54/1,801.23 = 431.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.54x = 1,801.23 × 431.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.54x = 777,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,879.19/1,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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