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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.86, 1,665.53 and 911.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.86, 1,665.53 and 911.61 is: 1,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.86 : 1,665.53 = 911.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.86/1,665.53 = 911.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.86x = 1,665.53 × 911.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.86x = 1,518,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,312.66/1,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.07

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