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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.54, 1,809.33 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.54, 1,809.33 and 436.62 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.54 : 1,809.33 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.54/1,809.33 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.54x = 1,809.33 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.54x = 789,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,989.66/1,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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