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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.15, 1,809.64 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.15, 1,809.64 and 477.24 is: 715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.15 : 1,809.64 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.15/1,809.64 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.15x = 1,809.64 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.15x = 863,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,636.58/1,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.43

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