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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.29, 1,691.82 and 806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.29, 1,691.82 and 806.87 is: 1,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.29 : 1,691.82 = 806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.29/1,691.82 = 806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.29x = 1,691.82 × 806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.29x = 1,365,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,070.34/1,226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.18

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