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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.43, 1,809.62 and 1,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.43, 1,809.62 and 1,029.23 is: 1,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.43 : 1,809.62 = 1,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.43/1,809.62 = 1,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.43x = 1,809.62 × 1,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.43x = 1,862,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,515.19/1,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.55

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