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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.86, 1,810.31 and 796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.86, 1,810.31 and 796.46 is: 1,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.86 : 1,810.31 = 796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.86/1,810.31 = 796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.86x = 1,810.31 × 796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.86x = 1,441,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,826.47/1,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.70

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