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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.45, 1,812.20 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.45, 1,812.20 and 477.54 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.45 : 1,812.20 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.45/1,812.20 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.45x = 1,812.20 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.45x = 865,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,397.99/1,207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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