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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.34, 1,808.49 and 1,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.34, 1,808.49 and 1,061.27 is: 1,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.34 : 1,808.49 = 1,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.34/1,808.49 = 1,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.34x = 1,808.49 × 1,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.34x = 1,919,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,296.18/1,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.69

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