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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.32, 1,810.86 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.32, 1,810.86 and 427.24 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.32 : 1,810.86 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.32/1,810.86 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.32x = 1,810.86 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.32x = 773,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,671.83/1,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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