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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.38, 1,664.80 and 654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.38, 1,664.80 and 654.38 is: 903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.38 : 1,664.80 = 654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.38/1,664.80 = 654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.38x = 1,664.80 × 654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.38x = 1,089,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,401.86/1,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.04

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