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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.41, 1,810.43 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.41, 1,810.43 and 621.73 is: 932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.41 : 1,810.43 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.41/1,810.43 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.41x = 1,810.43 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.41x = 1,125,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,598.64/1,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.24

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