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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.52, 1,547.82 and 806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.52, 1,547.82 and 806.70 is: 1,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.52 : 1,547.82 = 806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.52/1,547.82 = 806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.52x = 1,547.82 × 806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.52x = 1,248,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,626.39/1,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.33

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