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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.62 and 807.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.65, 1,671.62 and 807.21 is: 1,210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.65 : 1,671.62 = 807.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.65/1,671.62 = 807.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.65x = 1,671.62 × 807.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.65x = 1,349,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,344.34/1,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.55

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