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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.43, 1,811.70 and 837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.43, 1,811.70 and 837.80 is: 1,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.43 : 1,811.70 = 837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.43/1,811.70 = 837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.43x = 1,811.70 × 837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.43x = 1,517,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,842.26/1,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.09

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