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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.18, 1,807.92 and 917.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.18, 1,807.92 and 917.01 is: 1,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.18 : 1,807.92 = 917.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.18/1,807.92 = 917.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.18x = 1,807.92 × 917.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.18x = 1,657,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,880.72/1,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.49

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