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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.41, 1,386.77 and 809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.41, 1,386.77 and 809.13 is: 1,114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.41 : 1,386.77 = 809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.41/1,386.77 = 809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.41x = 1,386.77 × 809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.41x = 1,122,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,073.16/1,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.93

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