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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.69, 1,810.72 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.69, 1,810.72 and 558.07 is: 836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.69 : 1,810.72 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.69/1,810.72 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.69x = 1,810.72 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.69x = 1,010,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,504.68/1,207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.73

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