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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.73, 1,802.58 and 646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.73, 1,802.58 and 646.06 is: 968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.73 : 1,802.58 = 646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.73/1,802.58 = 646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.73x = 1,802.58 × 646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.73x = 1,164,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,570.33/1,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.27

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