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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.92, 1,809.52 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.92, 1,809.52 and 426.76 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.92 : 1,809.52 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.92/1,809.52 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.92x = 1,809.52 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.92x = 772,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,230.76/1,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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