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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.81, 1,553.61 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.81, 1,553.61 and 806.16 is: 1,209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.81 : 1,553.61 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.81/1,553.61 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.81x = 1,553.61 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.81x = 1,252,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,458.24/1,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.16

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