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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.20, 1,810.32 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.20, 1,810.32 and 437.28 is: 655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.20 : 1,810.32 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.20/1,810.32 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.20x = 1,810.32 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.20x = 791,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,616.73/1,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.75

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