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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.68, 1,802.76 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.68, 1,802.76 and 432.24 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.68 : 1,802.76 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.68/1,802.76 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.68x = 1,802.76 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.68x = 779,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,224.98/1,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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