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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.33, 1,806.60 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.33, 1,806.60 and 1,032 is: 1,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.33 : 1,806.60 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.33/1,806.60 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.33x = 1,806.60 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.33x = 1,864,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,411.20/1,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.52

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