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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.40, 2,086.86 and 806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.40, 2,086.86 and 806.04 is: 1,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.40 : 2,086.86 = 806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.40/2,086.86 = 806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.40x = 2,086.86 × 806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.40x = 1,682,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,092.63/1,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.92

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