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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.02, 1,810.26 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.02, 1,810.26 and 437.52 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.02 : 1,810.26 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.02/1,810.26 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.02x = 1,810.26 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.02x = 792,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,024.96/1,207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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