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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.99, 1,802.94 and 461.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.99, 1,802.94 and 461.41 is: 692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.99 : 1,802.94 = 461.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.99/1,802.94 = 461.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.99x = 1,802.94 × 461.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.99x = 831,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,883.22/1,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.09

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