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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.08, 1,810.62 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.08, 1,810.62 and 437.58 is: 656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.08 : 1,810.62 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.08/1,810.62 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.08x = 1,810.62 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.08x = 792,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,291.10/1,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.37

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