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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.64, 1,801.14 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.64, 1,801.14 and 607.92 is: 911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.64 : 1,801.14 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.64/1,801.14 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.64x = 1,801.14 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.64x = 1,094,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,950.13/1,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.97

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