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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.10, 1,809.54 and 476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.10, 1,809.54 and 476.50 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.10 : 1,809.54 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.10/1,809.54 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.10x = 1,809.54 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.10x = 862,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,245.81/1,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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