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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.84, 1,692 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.84, 1,692 and 807.72 is: 1,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.84 : 1,692 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.84/1,692 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.84x = 1,692 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.84x = 1,366,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,662.24/1,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.06

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