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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.58, 1,811.61 and 427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.58, 1,811.61 and 427.79 is: 641.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.58 : 1,811.61 = 427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.58/1,811.61 = 427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.58x = 1,811.61 × 427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.58x = 774,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,988.64/1,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.77

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