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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.71, 1,517.04 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.71, 1,517.04 and 806.16 is: 1,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.71 : 1,517.04 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.71/1,517.04 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.71x = 1,517.04 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.71x = 1,222,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,976.97/1,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.63

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