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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.72, 1,807.20 and 963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.72, 1,807.20 and 963.45 is: 1,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.72 : 1,807.20 = 963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.72/1,807.20 = 963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.72x = 1,807.20 × 963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.72x = 1,741,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,146.84/1,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.88

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