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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.67, 1,806.27 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.67, 1,806.27 and 434.17 is: 651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.67 : 1,806.27 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.67/1,806.27 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.67x = 1,806.27 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.67x = 784,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,228.25/1,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.53

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