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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.18, 1,809.20 and 426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.18, 1,809.20 and 426.23 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.18 : 1,809.20 = 426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.18/1,809.20 = 426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.18x = 1,809.20 × 426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.18x = 771,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,124.14/1,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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