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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.16, 1,806.63 and 934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.16, 1,806.63 and 934.46 is: 1,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.16 : 1,806.63 = 934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.16/1,806.63 = 934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.16x = 1,806.63 × 934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.16x = 1,688,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,227.99/1,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.52

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