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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.76, 1,810.36 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.76, 1,810.36 and 631.76 is: 946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.76 : 1,810.36 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.76/1,810.36 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.76x = 1,810.36 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.76x = 1,143,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,713.03/1,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.97

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