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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.74, 1,811.72 and 477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.74, 1,811.72 and 477.14 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.74 : 1,811.72 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.74/1,811.72 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.74x = 1,811.72 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.74x = 864,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,443.72/1,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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