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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.53, 1,826.25 and 806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.53, 1,826.25 and 806.55 is: 1,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.53 : 1,826.25 = 806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.53/1,826.25 = 806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.53x = 1,826.25 × 806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.53x = 1,472,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,961.94/1,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.80

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