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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.74, 1,808.87 and 719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.74, 1,808.87 and 719.79 is: 1,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.74 : 1,808.87 = 719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.74/1,808.87 = 719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.74x = 1,808.87 × 719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.74x = 1,301,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,996.16/1,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.04

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