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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.73, 1,802.60 and 421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.73, 1,802.60 and 421.73 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.73 : 1,802.60 = 421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.73/1,802.60 = 421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.73x = 1,802.60 × 421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.73x = 760,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,210.50/1,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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