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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.44, 1,663.34 and 957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.44, 1,663.34 and 957.33 is: 1,319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.44 : 1,663.34 = 957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.44/1,663.34 = 957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.44x = 1,663.34 × 957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.44x = 1,592,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,352.18/1,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.88

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