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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.16, 1,806.30 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.16, 1,806.30 and 435.24 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.16 : 1,806.30 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.16/1,806.30 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.16x = 1,806.30 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.16x = 786,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,174.01/1,205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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