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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.87, 1,811.42 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.87, 1,811.42 and 622.69 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.87 : 1,811.42 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.87/1,811.42 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.87x = 1,811.42 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.87x = 1,127,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,953.12/1,207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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