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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.31, 1,809.54 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.31, 1,809.54 and 477.09 is: 715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.31 : 1,809.54 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.31/1,809.54 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.31x = 1,809.54 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.31x = 863,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,313.44/1,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.07

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