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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.23, 1,809.35 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.23, 1,809.35 and 425.68 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.23 : 1,809.35 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.23/1,809.35 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.23x = 1,809.35 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.23x = 770,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,195.06/1,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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