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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.56, 1,834.56 and 806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.56, 1,834.56 and 806.61 is: 1,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.56 : 1,834.56 = 806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.56/1,834.56 = 806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.56x = 1,834.56 × 806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.56x = 1,479,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,774.44/1,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.40

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