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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.26, 1,809.30 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.26, 1,809.30 and 328.73 is: 493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.26 : 1,809.30 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.26/1,809.30 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.26x = 1,809.30 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.26x = 594,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,763.38/1,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.06

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