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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.92, 1,814.96 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.92, 1,814.96 and 429.84 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.92 : 1,814.96 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.92/1,814.96 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.92x = 1,814.96 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.92x = 780,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,142.41/1,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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