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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.30, 1,859.25 and 806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.30, 1,859.25 and 806.60 is: 1,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.30 : 1,859.25 = 806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.30/1,859.25 = 806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.30x = 1,859.25 × 806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.30x = 1,499,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,671.05/1,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.15

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