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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.44, 1,804.02 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.44, 1,804.02 and 432.76 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.44 : 1,804.02 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.44/1,804.02 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.44x = 1,804.02 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.44x = 780,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,707.70/1,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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