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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.33, 1,674.46 and 806.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.33, 1,674.46 and 806.71 is: 1,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.33 : 1,674.46 = 806.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.33/1,674.46 = 806.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.33x = 1,674.46 × 806.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.33x = 1,350,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,803.63/1,117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.96

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