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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.02, 1,702.52 and 806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.02, 1,702.52 and 806.16 is: 1,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.02 : 1,702.52 = 806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.02/1,702.52 = 806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.02x = 1,702.52 × 806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.02x = 1,372,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,503.52/1,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.11

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