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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.50 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.62, 1,805.50 and 434.12 is: 651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.62 : 1,805.50 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.62/1,805.50 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.62x = 1,805.50 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.62x = 783,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,803.66/1,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.21

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