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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.74, 1,812.28 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.74, 1,812.28 and 477.24 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.74 : 1,812.28 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.74/1,812.28 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.74x = 1,812.28 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.74x = 864,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,892.51/1,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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