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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.80, 1,809.48 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.80, 1,809.48 and 437.36 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.80 : 1,809.48 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.80/1,809.48 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.80x = 1,809.48 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.80x = 791,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,394.17/1,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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