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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.03, 1,809.20 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.03, 1,809.20 and 466.10 is: 699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.03 : 1,809.20 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.03/1,809.20 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.03x = 1,809.20 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.03x = 843,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,256.74/1,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.20

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