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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.93, 1,812.56 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.93, 1,812.56 and 477.52 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.93 : 1,812.56 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.93/1,812.56 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.93x = 1,812.56 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.93x = 865,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,533.65/1,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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