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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.96, 1,667.84 and 911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.96, 1,667.84 and 911.72 is: 1,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.96 : 1,667.84 = 911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.96/1,667.84 = 911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.96x = 1,667.84 × 911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.96x = 1,520,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,603.08/1,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.86

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