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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.67, 1,809.91 and 557.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.67, 1,809.91 and 557.41 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.67 : 1,809.91 = 557.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.67/1,809.91 = 557.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.67x = 1,809.91 × 557.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.67x = 1,008,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,861.93/1,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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