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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.08, 1,692.69 and 807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.08, 1,692.69 and 807.50 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.08 : 1,692.69 = 807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.08/1,692.69 = 807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.08x = 1,692.69 × 807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.08x = 1,366,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,847.18/1,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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