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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.85, 2,040.79 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.85, 2,040.79 and 806.66 is: 1,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.85 : 2,040.79 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.85/2,040.79 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.85x = 2,040.79 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.85x = 1,646,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,223.66/1,478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.18

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