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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.42, 2,195.49 and 806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.42, 2,195.49 and 806.59 is: 1,208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.42 : 2,195.49 = 806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.42/2,195.49 = 806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.42x = 2,195.49 × 806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.42x = 1,770,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,860.28/1,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.43

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