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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.02, 1,664.36 and 786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.02, 1,664.36 and 786.65 is: 1,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.02 : 1,664.36 = 786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.02/1,664.36 = 786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.02x = 1,664.36 × 786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.02x = 1,309,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,264.86/1,206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.61

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