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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.32, 1,810.97 and 558.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.32, 1,810.97 and 558.51 is: 837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.32 : 1,810.97 = 558.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.32/1,810.97 = 558.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.32x = 1,810.97 × 558.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.32x = 1,011,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,440.51/1,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.76

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