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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.67, 1,475.61 and 806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.67, 1,475.61 and 806.50 is: 1,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.67 : 1,475.61 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.67/1,475.61 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.67x = 1,475.61 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.67x = 1,190,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,079.47/1,071.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.49

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