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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.67, 1,801.42 and 431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.67, 1,801.42 and 431.99 is: 647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.67 : 1,801.42 = 431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.67/1,801.42 = 431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.67x = 1,801.42 × 431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.67x = 778,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,185.34/1,201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.59

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