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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.17, 2,007.30 and 1,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.17, 2,007.30 and 1,207.28 is: 1,801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.17 : 2,007.30 = 1,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.17/2,007.30 = 1,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.17x = 2,007.30 × 1,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.17x = 2,423,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,363.11/1,345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.53

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