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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.68, 1,692.90 and 807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.68, 1,692.90 and 807.16 is: 1,113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.68 : 1,692.90 = 807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.68/1,692.90 = 807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.68x = 1,692.90 × 807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.68x = 1,366,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,441.16/1,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.93

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