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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.23, 1,810.65 and 427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.23, 1,810.65 and 427.80 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.23 : 1,810.65 = 427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.23/1,810.65 = 427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.23x = 1,810.65 × 427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.23x = 774,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,596.07/1,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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