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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.66, 1,811.29 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.66, 1,811.29 and 363.35 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.66 : 1,811.29 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.66/1,811.29 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.66x = 1,811.29 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.66x = 658,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,127.86/1,207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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