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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.58, 1,979.37 and 806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.58, 1,979.37 and 806.94 is: 1,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.58 : 1,979.37 = 806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.58/1,979.37 = 806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.58x = 1,979.37 × 806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.58x = 1,597,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,232.83/1,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.41

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