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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.64, 1,666.92 and 815.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.64, 1,666.92 and 815.38 is: 1,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.64 : 1,666.92 = 815.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.64/1,666.92 = 815.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.64x = 1,666.92 × 815.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.64x = 1,359,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,173.23/1,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.41

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