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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.10, 1,854.33 and 805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.10, 1,854.33 and 805.18 is: 1,207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.10 : 1,854.33 = 805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.10/1,854.33 = 805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.10x = 1,854.33 × 805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.10x = 1,493,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,069.43/1,236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.89

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