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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.43, 1,810.20 and 836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.43, 1,810.20 and 836.80 is: 1,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.43 : 1,810.20 = 836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.43/1,810.20 = 836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.43x = 1,810.20 × 836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.43x = 1,514,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,775.36/1,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.58

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