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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.56, 1,802.56 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.56, 1,802.56 and 421.33 is: 632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.56 : 1,802.56 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.56/1,802.56 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.56x = 1,802.56 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.56x = 759,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,472.60/1,201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.07

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