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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207, 1,810.50 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207, 1,810.50 and 437.68 is: 656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207 : 1,810.50 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207/1,810.50 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207x = 1,810.50 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207x = 792,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,419.64/1,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.52

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