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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.17, 2,709.44 and 1,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.17, 2,709.44 and 1,220.72 is: 1,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.17 : 2,709.44 = 1,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.17/2,709.44 = 1,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.17x = 2,709.44 × 1,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.17x = 3,307,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,452.52/1,807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.19

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