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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.04, 1,809.06 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.04, 1,809.06 and 436.60 is: 654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.04 : 1,809.06 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.04/1,809.06 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.04x = 1,809.06 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.04x = 789,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,835.60/1,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.90

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