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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.42, 1,809.76 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.42, 1,809.76 and 426.36 is: 639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.42 : 1,809.76 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.42/1,809.76 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.42x = 1,809.76 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.42x = 771,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,609.27/1,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.59

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