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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.34, 1,806.99 and 1,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.34, 1,806.99 and 1,060.27 is: 1,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.34 : 1,806.99 = 1,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.34/1,806.99 = 1,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.34x = 1,806.99 × 1,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.34x = 1,915,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,897.29/1,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.19

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