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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.65, 1,809.98 and 629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.65, 1,809.98 and 629.45 is: 944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.65 : 1,809.98 = 629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.65/1,809.98 = 629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.65x = 1,809.98 × 629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.65x = 1,139,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,291.91/1,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.18

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