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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.92, 1,654.36 and 806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.92, 1,654.36 and 806.64 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.92 : 1,654.36 = 806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.92/1,654.36 = 806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.92x = 1,654.36 × 806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.92x = 1,334,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,472.95/1,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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