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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154, 1,727.85 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154, 1,727.85 and 807.68 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154 : 1,727.85 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154/1,727.85 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154x = 1,727.85 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154x = 1,395,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,549.89/1,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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