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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.70, 1,727.75 and 807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.70, 1,727.75 and 807.38 is: 1,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.70 : 1,727.75 = 807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.70/1,727.75 = 807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.70x = 1,727.75 × 807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.70x = 1,394,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,944.17/1,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.11

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