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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.61, 1,796.10 and 807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.61, 1,796.10 and 807.39 is: 1,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.61 : 1,796.10 = 807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.61/1,796.10 = 807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.61x = 1,796.10 × 807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.61x = 1,450,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,153.18/1,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.87

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