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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.29, 1,799.30 and 1,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.29, 1,799.30 and 1,095.56 is: 1,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.29 : 1,799.30 = 1,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.29/1,799.30 = 1,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.29x = 1,799.30 × 1,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.29x = 1,971,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,235.44/1,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.13

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