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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.42, 1,809.27 and 897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.42, 1,809.27 and 897.82 is: 1,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.42 : 1,809.27 = 897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.42/1,809.27 = 897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.42x = 1,809.27 × 897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.42x = 1,624,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,398.79/1,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.35

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