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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.89, 1,808.08 and 963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.89, 1,808.08 and 963.13 is: 1,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.89 : 1,808.08 = 963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.89/1,808.08 = 963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.89x = 1,808.08 × 963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.89x = 1,741,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,416.09/1,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.90

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