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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.50, 1,808.38 and 767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.50, 1,808.38 and 767.17 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.50 : 1,808.38 = 767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.50/1,808.38 = 767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.50x = 1,808.38 × 767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.50x = 1,387,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,334.88/1,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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