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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.40, 1,809.60 and 1,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.40, 1,809.60 and 1,069.60 is: 1,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.40 : 1,809.60 = 1,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.40/1,809.60 = 1,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.40x = 1,809.60 × 1,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.40x = 1,935,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,548.16/1,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.40

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