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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.79, 1,806.66 and 714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.79, 1,806.66 and 714.19 is: 1,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.79 : 1,806.66 = 714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.79/1,806.66 = 714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.79x = 1,806.66 × 714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.79x = 1,290,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,298.51/1,200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.54

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