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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,206.37 and 675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,206.37 and 675.19 is: 1,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,206.37 = 675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,206.37 = 675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,206.37 × 675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 814,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,528.96/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.74

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