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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.52, 1,808.93 and 685.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.52, 1,808.93 and 685.95 is: 1,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.52 : 1,808.93 = 685.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.52/1,808.93 = 685.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.52x = 1,808.93 × 685.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.52x = 1,240,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,835.53/1,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.59

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