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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.93, 1,810.59 and 427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.93, 1,810.59 and 427.17 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.93 : 1,810.59 = 427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.93/1,810.59 = 427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.93x = 1,810.59 × 427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.93x = 773,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,429.73/1,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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