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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.77, 1,516.19 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.77, 1,516.19 and 805.95 is: 1,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.77 : 1,516.19 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.77/1,516.19 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.77x = 1,516.19 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.77x = 1,221,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,969.30/1,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.56

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