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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.76, 1,665.54 and 813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.76, 1,665.54 and 813.80 is: 1,123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.76 : 1,665.54 = 813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.76/1,665.54 = 813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.76x = 1,665.54 × 813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.76x = 1,355,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,416.45/1,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.19

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