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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.72, 1,666.08 and 813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.72, 1,666.08 and 813.60 is: 1,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.72 : 1,666.08 = 813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.72/1,666.08 = 813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.72x = 1,666.08 × 813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.72x = 1,355,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,522.69/1,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.31

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