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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.89, 1,812.09 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.89, 1,812.09 and 438.39 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.89 : 1,812.09 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.89/1,812.09 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.89x = 1,812.09 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.89x = 794,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,402.14/1,207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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