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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.40, 1,665.28 and 813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.40, 1,665.28 and 813.44 is: 1,122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.40 : 1,665.28 = 813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.40/1,665.28 = 813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.40x = 1,665.28 × 813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.40x = 1,354,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,605.36/1,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.85

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