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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.33, 1,809.04 and 426.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.33, 1,809.04 and 426.19 is: 639.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.33 : 1,809.04 = 426.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.33/1,809.04 = 426.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.33x = 1,809.04 × 426.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.33x = 770,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,989.17/1,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.12

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