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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.22, 1,811.73 and 558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.22, 1,811.73 and 558.41 is: 838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.22 : 1,811.73 = 558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.22/1,811.73 = 558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.22x = 1,811.73 × 558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.22x = 1,011,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,679.09/1,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.03

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