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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.83, 1,810.74 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.83, 1,810.74 and 426.93 is: 640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.83 : 1,810.74 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.83/1,810.74 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.83x = 1,810.74 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.83x = 773,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,059.23/1,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.57

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