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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.44, 1,809.36 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.44, 1,809.36 and 659.16 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.44 : 1,809.36 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.44/1,809.36 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.44x = 1,809.36 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.44x = 1,192,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,657.74/1,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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