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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.57, 1,811.37 and 438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.57, 1,811.37 and 438.07 is: 657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.57 : 1,811.37 = 438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.57/1,811.37 = 438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.57x = 1,811.37 × 438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.57x = 793,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,506.86/1,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.11

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