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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.64, 1,810.10 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.64, 1,810.10 and 426.48 is: 639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.64 : 1,810.10 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.64/1,810.10 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.64x = 1,810.10 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.64x = 771,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,965.73/1,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.77

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