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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.57, 1,809.87 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.57, 1,809.87 and 437.07 is: 655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.57 : 1,809.87 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.57/1,809.87 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.57x = 1,809.87 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.57x = 791,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,039.88/1,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.61

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