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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.88, 1,811.70 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.88, 1,811.70 and 477.26 is: 715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.88 : 1,811.70 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.88/1,811.70 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.88x = 1,811.70 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.88x = 864,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,651.94/1,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.84

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