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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.25, 1,795.21 and 807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.25, 1,795.21 and 807.23 is: 1,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.25 : 1,795.21 = 807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.25/1,795.21 = 807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.25x = 1,795.21 × 807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.25x = 1,449,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,147.37/1,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.40

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