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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.16, 1,663.58 and 1,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.16, 1,663.58 and 1,038.40 is: 1,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.16 : 1,663.58 = 1,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.16/1,663.58 = 1,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.16x = 1,663.58 × 1,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.16x = 1,727,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,459.91/1,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.20

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