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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.11, 1,664.40 and 654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.11, 1,664.40 and 654.11 is: 902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.11 : 1,664.40 = 654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.11/1,664.40 = 654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.11x = 1,664.40 × 654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.11x = 1,088,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,692.36/1,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.65

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