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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.06, 1,664.24 and 763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.06, 1,664.24 and 763.80 is: 1,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.06 : 1,664.24 = 763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.06/1,664.24 = 763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.06x = 1,664.24 × 763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.06x = 1,271,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,146.51/1,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.97

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