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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.02, 1,666.26 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.02, 1,666.26 and 814.68 is: 1,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.02 : 1,666.26 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.02/1,666.26 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.02x = 1,666.26 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.02x = 1,357,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,468.70/1,207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.64

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