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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.98, 1,661.68 and 906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.98, 1,661.68 and 906.94 is: 1,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.98 : 1,661.68 = 906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.98/1,661.68 = 906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.98x = 1,661.68 × 906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.98x = 1,507,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,039.52/1,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.68

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