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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.22, 1,794.03 and 806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.22, 1,794.03 and 806.01 is: 1,208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.22 : 1,794.03 = 806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.22/1,794.03 = 806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.22x = 1,794.03 × 806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.22x = 1,446,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,006.12/1,196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.81

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