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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.99, 1,808.49 and 744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.99, 1,808.49 and 744.37 is: 1,114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.99 : 1,808.49 = 744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.99/1,808.49 = 744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.99x = 1,808.49 × 744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.99x = 1,346,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,185.70/1,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.40

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