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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.08, 1,811.49 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.08, 1,811.49 and 797.08 is: 1,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.08 : 1,811.49 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.08/1,811.49 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.08x = 1,811.49 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.08x = 1,443,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,902.45/1,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.19

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