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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 1,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 1,049.30 is: 1,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.70 : 1,811.55 = 1,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.70/1,811.55 = 1,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.70x = 1,811.55 × 1,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.70x = 1,900,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,859.42/1,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.95

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