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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.84, 1,501.56 and 806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.84, 1,501.56 and 806.88 is: 1,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.84 : 1,501.56 = 806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.84/1,501.56 = 806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.84x = 1,501.56 × 806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.84x = 1,211,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,578.73/1,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.15

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