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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,806.62 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,806.62 and 435.24 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,806.62 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,806.62 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,806.62 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 786,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,313.29/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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