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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.49, 1,809.99 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.49, 1,809.99 and 426.52 is: 639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.49 : 1,809.99 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.49/1,809.99 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.49x = 1,809.99 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.49x = 771,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,996.93/1,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.87

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