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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.12, 1,664.82 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.12, 1,664.82 and 814.08 is: 1,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.12 : 1,664.82 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.12/1,664.82 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.12x = 1,664.82 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.12x = 1,355,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,296.67/1,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.68

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