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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.19, 1,809.29 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.19, 1,809.29 and 294.19 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.19 : 1,809.29 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.19/1,809.29 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.19x = 1,809.29 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.19x = 532,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,269.03/1,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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