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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.44, 2,032.08 and 806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.44, 2,032.08 and 806.96 is: 1,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.44 : 2,032.08 = 806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.44/2,032.08 = 806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.44x = 2,032.08 × 806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.44x = 1,639,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,803.24/1,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.90

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