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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.19, 1,809.67 and 547.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.19, 1,809.67 and 547.99 is: 822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.19 : 1,809.67 = 547.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.19/1,809.67 = 547.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.19x = 1,809.67 × 547.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.19x = 991,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,681.06/1,206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.16

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