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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.76, 1,827.33 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.76, 1,827.33 and 807.12 is: 1,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.76 : 1,827.33 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.76/1,827.33 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.76x = 1,827.33 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.76x = 1,474,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,874.59/1,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.14

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