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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206, 1,809.29 and 620.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206, 1,809.29 and 620.77 is: 931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206 : 1,809.29 = 620.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206/1,809.29 = 620.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206x = 1,809.29 × 620.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206x = 1,123,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,152.95/1,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.30

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