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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.43, 1,810.45 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.43, 1,810.45 and 651.79 is: 977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.43 : 1,810.45 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.43/1,810.45 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.43x = 1,810.45 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.43x = 1,180,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,020.89/1,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.30

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