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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.06, 1,575.57 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.06, 1,575.57 and 806.45 is: 1,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.06 : 1,575.57 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.06/1,575.57 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.06x = 1,575.57 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.06x = 1,270,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,610.55/1,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.56

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