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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.93, 1,809.53 and 815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.93, 1,809.53 and 815.97 is: 1,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.93 : 1,809.53 = 815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.93/1,809.53 = 815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.93x = 1,809.53 × 815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.93x = 1,476,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,518.11/1,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.37

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