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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.67, 1,987.83 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.67, 1,987.83 and 806.82 is: 1,208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.67 : 1,987.83 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.67/1,987.83 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.67x = 1,987.83 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.67x = 1,603,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,822.46/1,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.91

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