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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.89, 1,664.71 and 957.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.89, 1,664.71 and 957.81 is: 1,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.89 : 1,664.71 = 957.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.89/1,664.71 = 957.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.89x = 1,664.71 × 957.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.89x = 1,594,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,475.89/1,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.14

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