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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.30, 1,556.52 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.30, 1,556.52 and 806.66 is: 1,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.30 : 1,556.52 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.30/1,556.52 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.30x = 1,556.52 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.30x = 1,255,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,582.42/1,037.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.43

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