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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,517.41 and 806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,517.41 and 806.41 is: 1,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,517.41 = 806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,517.41 = 806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,517.41 × 806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 1,223,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,654.60/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.00

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