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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.42, 1,810.04 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.42, 1,810.04 and 437.74 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.42 : 1,810.04 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.42/1,810.04 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.42x = 1,810.04 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.42x = 792,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,326.91/1,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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