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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.90, 1,666.20 and 814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.90, 1,666.20 and 814.24 is: 1,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.90 : 1,666.20 = 814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.90/1,666.20 = 814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.90x = 1,666.20 × 814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.90x = 1,356,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,686.69/1,207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.18

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