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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.69, 1,664.66 and 787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.69, 1,664.66 and 787.41 is: 1,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.69 : 1,664.66 = 787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.69/1,664.66 = 787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.69x = 1,664.66 × 787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.69x = 1,310,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,761.61/1,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.25

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