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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.86, 1,694.69 and 807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.86, 1,694.69 and 807.47 is: 1,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.86 : 1,694.69 = 807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.86/1,694.69 = 807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.86x = 1,694.69 × 807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.86x = 1,368,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,398.82/1,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.46

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