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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.08, 1,658.16 and 906.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.08, 1,658.16 and 906.42 is: 1,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.08 : 1,658.16 = 906.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.08/1,658.16 = 906.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.08x = 1,658.16 × 906.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.08x = 1,502,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,989.39/1,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.32

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