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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.37, 1,808.18 and 912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.37, 1,808.18 and 912.91 is: 1,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.37 : 1,808.18 = 912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.37/1,808.18 = 912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.37x = 1,808.18 × 912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.37x = 1,650,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,701.04/1,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.33

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