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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.76, 1,810.29 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.76, 1,810.29 and 426.60 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.76 : 1,810.29 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.76/1,810.29 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.76x = 1,810.29 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.76x = 772,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,271.98/1,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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