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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.53, 1,665.20 and 876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.53, 1,665.20 and 876.46 is: 1,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.53 : 1,665.20 = 876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.53/1,665.20 = 876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.53x = 1,665.20 × 876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.53x = 1,459,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,481.19/1,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.65

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