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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.40, 1,806.90 and 1,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.40, 1,806.90 and 1,044.40 is: 1,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.40 : 1,806.90 = 1,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.40/1,806.90 = 1,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.40x = 1,806.90 × 1,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.40x = 1,887,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,126.36/1,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.26

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