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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.55, 1,811.41 and 1,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.55, 1,811.41 and 1,034.32 is: 1,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.55 : 1,811.41 = 1,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.55/1,811.41 = 1,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.55x = 1,811.41 × 1,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.55x = 1,873,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,579.69/1,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.85

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