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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.71, 1,808.33 and 946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.71, 1,808.33 and 946.28 is: 1,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.71 : 1,808.33 = 946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.71/1,808.33 = 946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.71x = 1,808.33 × 946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.71x = 1,711,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,186.30/1,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.89

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