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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.06, 1,806.82 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.06, 1,806.82 and 434.62 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.06 : 1,806.82 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.06/1,806.82 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.06x = 1,806.82 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.06x = 785,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,280.11/1,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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