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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.94, 1,803.62 and 432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.94, 1,803.62 and 432.50 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.94 : 1,803.62 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.94/1,803.62 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.94x = 1,803.62 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.94x = 780,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,057.71/1,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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