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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.81, 1,810.50 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.81, 1,810.50 and 477.10 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.81 : 1,810.50 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.81/1,810.50 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.81x = 1,810.50 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.81x = 863,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,789.55/1,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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