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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.59, 1,665.94 and 941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.59, 1,665.94 and 941.32 is: 1,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.59 : 1,665.94 = 941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.59/1,665.94 = 941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.59x = 1,665.94 × 941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.59x = 1,568,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,179.65/1,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.68

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