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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.98, 1,694.85 and 807.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.98, 1,694.85 and 807.59 is: 1,114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.98 : 1,694.85 = 807.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.98/1,694.85 = 807.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.98x = 1,694.85 × 807.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.98x = 1,368,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,743.91/1,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.63

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