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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.27, 1,799.66 and 1,030.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.27, 1,799.66 and 1,030.91 is: 1,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.27 : 1,799.66 = 1,030.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.27/1,799.66 = 1,030.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.27x = 1,799.66 × 1,030.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.27x = 1,855,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,275.27/1,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.03

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