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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.24, 1,656.60 and 807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.24, 1,656.60 and 807.60 is: 1,114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.24 : 1,656.60 = 807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.24/1,656.60 = 807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.24x = 1,656.60 × 807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.24x = 1,337,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,870.16/1,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.67

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