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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.92, 1,664.58 and 787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.92, 1,664.58 and 787.24 is: 1,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.92 : 1,664.58 = 787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.92/1,664.58 = 787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.92x = 1,664.58 × 787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.92x = 1,310,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,423.96/1,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.76

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