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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.14, 1,566.15 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.14, 1,566.15 and 805.48 is: 1,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.14 : 1,566.15 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.14/1,566.15 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.14x = 1,566.15 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.14x = 1,261,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,502.50/1,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.86

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