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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.74, 1,815.47 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.74, 1,815.47 and 551.70 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.74 : 1,815.47 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.74/1,815.47 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.74x = 1,815.47 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.74x = 1,001,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,592.04/1,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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