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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.10, 1,663.68 and 1,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.10, 1,663.68 and 1,065.77 is: 1,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.10 : 1,663.68 = 1,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.10/1,663.68 = 1,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.10x = 1,663.68 × 1,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.10x = 1,773,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,086.59/1,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.10

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