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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207, 1,811.18 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207, 1,811.18 and 477.09 is: 715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207 : 1,811.18 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207/1,811.18 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207x = 1,811.18 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207x = 864,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,095.87/1,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.90

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