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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,729.35 and 806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,729.35 and 806.93 is: 1,208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,729.35 = 806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,729.35 = 806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,729.35 × 806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 1,395,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,462.23/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.94

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