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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.36, 1,802.74 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.36, 1,802.74 and 432.76 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.36 : 1,802.74 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.36/1,802.74 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.36x = 1,802.74 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.36x = 780,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,153.76/1,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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