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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.14, 1,662.85 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.14, 1,662.85 and 995.54 is: 1,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.14 : 1,662.85 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.14/1,662.85 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.14x = 1,662.85 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.14x = 1,655,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,433.69/1,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.51

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