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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.89, 1,655.01 and 806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.89, 1,655.01 and 806.13 is: 1,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.89 : 1,655.01 = 806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.89/1,655.01 = 806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.89x = 1,655.01 × 806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.89x = 1,334,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,153.21/1,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.82

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