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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.93, 1,813.33 and 428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.93, 1,813.33 and 428.97 is: 643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.93 : 1,813.33 = 428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.93/1,813.33 = 428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.93x = 1,813.33 × 428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.93x = 777,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,864.17/1,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.43

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