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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.41, 1,808.93 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.41, 1,808.93 and 620.73 is: 930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.41 : 1,808.93 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.41/1,808.93 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.41x = 1,808.93 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.41x = 1,122,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,857.12/1,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.74

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