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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.12, 1,696.02 and 806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.12, 1,696.02 and 806.50 is: 1,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.12 : 1,696.02 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.12/1,696.02 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.12x = 1,696.02 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.12x = 1,367,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,840.13/1,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.21

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