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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.44, 1,806.58 and 1,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.44, 1,806.58 and 1,146.08 is: 1,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.44 : 1,806.58 = 1,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.44/1,806.58 = 1,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.44x = 1,806.58 × 1,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.44x = 2,070,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,485.21/1,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.94

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