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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,819.84 and 806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,819.84 and 806.44 is: 1,206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,819.84 = 806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,819.84 = 806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,819.84 × 806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 1,467,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,591.77/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.58

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