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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.70, 1,811.55 and 972.80 is: 1,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.70 : 1,811.55 = 972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.70/1,811.55 = 972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.70x = 1,811.55 × 972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.70x = 1,762,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,275.84/1,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.20

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