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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.42, 2,442.30 and 806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.42, 2,442.30 and 806.18 is: 1,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.42 : 2,442.30 = 806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.42/2,442.30 = 806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.42x = 2,442.30 × 806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.42x = 1,968,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,933.41/1,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.11

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