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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.59, 1,626.17 and 806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.59, 1,626.17 and 806.57 is: 1,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.59 : 1,626.17 = 806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.59/1,626.17 = 806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.59x = 1,626.17 × 806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.59x = 1,311,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,613.82/1,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.44

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