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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.40, 1,794.36 and 1,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.40, 1,794.36 and 1,006.66 is: 1,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.40 : 1,794.36 = 1,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.40/1,794.36 = 1,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.40x = 1,794.36 × 1,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.40x = 1,806,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,310.44/1,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.91

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