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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.81, 1,664.90 and 957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.81, 1,664.90 and 957.13 is: 1,320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.81 : 1,664.90 = 957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.81/1,664.90 = 957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.81x = 1,664.90 × 957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.81x = 1,593,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,525.74/1,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.44

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