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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.79, 2,632.25 and 1,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.79, 2,632.25 and 1,235.80 is: 1,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.79 : 2,632.25 = 1,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.79/2,632.25 = 1,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.79x = 2,632.25 × 1,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.79x = 3,252,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,944.98/1,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.08

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