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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.15, 1,810.81 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.15, 1,810.81 and 548.93 is: 823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.15 : 1,810.81 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.15/1,810.81 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.15x = 1,810.81 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.15x = 993,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,999.87/1,207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.42

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