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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,509.78 and 801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,509.78 and 801.68 is: 1,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,509.78 = 801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,509.78 = 801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,509.78 × 801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 1,210,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,360.43/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.74

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