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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.23, 1,804.34 and 1,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.23, 1,804.34 and 1,132.41 is: 1,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.23 : 1,804.34 = 1,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.23/1,804.34 = 1,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.23x = 1,804.34 × 1,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.23x = 2,043,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,255.89/1,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.93

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