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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.81, 1,810.42 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.81, 1,810.42 and 416.13 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.81 : 1,810.42 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.81/1,810.42 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.81x = 1,810.42 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.81x = 753,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,370.07/1,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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