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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.56, 2,132 and 806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.56, 2,132 and 806 is: 1,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.56 : 2,132 = 806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.56/2,132 = 806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.56x = 2,132 × 806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.56x = 1,718,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,392/1,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.96

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