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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.52, 1,817.71 and 1,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.52, 1,817.71 and 1,095.44 is: 1,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.52 : 1,817.71 = 1,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.52/1,817.71 = 1,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.52x = 1,817.71 × 1,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.52x = 1,991,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,192.24/1,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.36

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