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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.70, 1,809.26 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.70, 1,809.26 and 436.26 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.70 : 1,809.26 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.70/1,809.26 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.70x = 1,809.26 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.70x = 789,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,307.77/1,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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