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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.34, 1,689.93 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.34, 1,689.93 and 806.22 is: 1,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.34 : 1,689.93 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.34/1,689.93 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.34x = 1,689.93 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.34x = 1,362,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,455.36/1,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.99

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