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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.76, 1,569.88 and 806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.76, 1,569.88 and 806.56 is: 1,111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.76 : 1,569.88 = 806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.76/1,569.88 = 806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.76x = 1,569.88 × 806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.76x = 1,266,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,199.50/1,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.91

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