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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.10, 1,969.36 and 806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.10, 1,969.36 and 806.10 is: 1,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.10 : 1,969.36 = 806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.10/1,969.36 = 806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.10x = 1,969.36 × 806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.10x = 1,587,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,501.10/1,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.40

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