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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.42, 1,810.11 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.42, 1,810.11 and 557.46 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.42 : 1,810.11 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.42/1,810.11 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.42x = 1,810.11 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.42x = 1,009,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,063.92/1,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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