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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.52, 1,805.52 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.52, 1,805.52 and 434.08 is: 651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.52 : 1,805.52 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.52/1,805.52 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.52x = 1,805.52 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.52x = 783,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,740.12/1,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.21

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